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[BIG]

Isnt it a bargain..

 

https://www.bonhams....862-a-shakudo-tsuba/

[Stephen]

I wouldn't pay opening bid but I'm not tsuba savvy. 

[Sansei]

As far as pure art works, I agree with Stephen. For me something like no. 77 would be more appealing. The market for this is just tsuba collectors?

 

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29559/lot/77/a-lacquer-and-shibayama-inlaid-ostrich-egge

[Matsunoki]

I guess if your taste is more “purist” ie for elegant iron sukashi tsuba etc then this piece isn't your thing. Personally I see it as an exuberant and superb small Japanese work of art in mixed metals….”jewel-like” qualities.  Probably made to order for a rich merchant or a flamboyant wealthy Samurai. Maybe a bit “over the top” ……but a masterful display of technical skill. I’d make space for it. Shame it’s the wrong side of the pond.

 

PS previously offered last July by Bonhams Skinner at $8-12000!!

Edited January 25 by Matsunoki
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[BIG]

https://www.christie...m/en/lot/lot-4461929

 

 

[Matsunoki]

Difference between “the real thing” and “school of”. I’m guessing the Bonhams one has failed shinsa.