Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Inkbox Having been in storage for

Having been in storage for 20 years it remains in fine condition

The surface shows a naturally aged patina and light oxidation consistent with antique iron

This chawan exemplifies the oil-spot Tenmoku glaze technique (油滴天目 yuteki tenmoku)

A pair of applied shishi or dragon-dog shoulder handles (ryū-耳) in iron-red flank the narrow neck

This type of serving tray was often used in chado (tea ceremony and is known as a kashizara

Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Inkbox Having been in storage forAntique Japanese Edo Period Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Naoyuki Hamano with Deer Motif and Gold Inlay 68mm Edo period, 18th 19th century Dimensions: approx. 68mm x 61mm x 4mm A finely worked Japanese bronze tsuba (sword guard) of rounded form, decorated in low relief with a pair of deer beneath flowering plants, highlighted with gold and silver nunome zgan inlay. The composition is asymmetrical and restrained, using negative space effectively against a