A SILVERED TSUBA WITH A RECUMBENT DEER Japan, late 19^th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of kaku-maru-gata form with a raised rim and one hitsu, finely decorated in shishiaibori, takabori, katakiri, and copper and gold takazogan, depicting a recumbent deer to both sides, the front with the deer’s head, neck, front legs and body, and the reverse with the deer’s antlers and back, all against the silver migakiji ground. With a wood tomobako (storage box).

HEIGHT 6.5 cm
WEIGHT 103.2 g

Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of age and use, such as occasional small nicks and light scratches.
Provenance: US private collection.