A SENTOKU TSUBA DEPICTING AN EAGLE AND PINE TREE Japan, 19th century Of tate-maru-gata form, finely executed in sukashibori (openwork), depicting a large eagle in the upper area, above a large, gnarled pine tree, the lower area with two small plovers in flight to one side, all with gilt and neatly incised details. With an associated wood tomobako (storage box). HEIGHT 6.7 cm, WIDTH 6.2 cm WEIGHT 100 g Condition: Excellent condition with only minor surface wear. Provenance: German private collection.