Tsuba decorated with falling rainShigure-yasuri ko-sukashi tsubaMomoyama to early Edo Period, early XVII centuryRound brass tsuba of circular shape engraved with rain design filled with black lacquer. The perimeter covered with a shakudo border shaped as a rope. Pierced with a round hole and one hitsu-ana.Mumei; NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsogu to Hirata Hikozo74 x 72 x 4 mm Hirata Hikozo is one of the most famous Higo metalworker, who taught both first generation Jingo and Kanshiro. He worked under the patronage of Hosokawa Sansai who was a tea ceremony master, student of Sen...
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Lacquered woodHeight: 73.5 cmThe various implements used by samurai commanders to direct troops on the batterfield were referred to as jineigu. Among them, the gunbai uchiwa, a solid, not folding fan, was the equipment that generals used to communicate commands to their lieutenants. Originally used to ward off heat, the primary function of this fan was then to lend form and dignity to the gestures of the commander.This rare war fan, particulary long, is finished in nashiji lacquer and decorated with a moon on one side and a kirimon on the other. The flat part is decorated with fundame lacquer...
A small lacquered letterbox decorated with maple leavesEarly Edo period, 17th century13.5 x 4.8 cm Lacquered box decorated with maple tree leaves and a mother of pearl calligraphy. Antique original Japanese lacquer for sale
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