17/18c TSUBA inlaid SCHOLARS in bamboo grove

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18th century or earlier iron Japanese sword tsuba depicting four scholars and an attendant boy in a bamboo grove. Nicely designed piece with copper, bronze and silver inlays with gilding, old deterioration to both top and bottom part, but the design and detailing is there - see their faves and robe patterns. Great example of early work. Height 3.14 inches.

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17/18c TSUBA inlaid SCHOLARS in bamboo grove

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