BIG Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Isnt it a bargain.. https://www.bonhams....862-a-shakudo-tsuba/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I wouldn't pay opening bid but I'm not tsuba savvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansei Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 As far as pure art works, I agree with Stephen. For me something like no. 77 would be more appealing. The market for this is just tsuba collectors? https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29559/lot/77/a-lacquer-and-shibayama-inlaid-ostrich-egge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsunoki Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) I guess if your taste is more “purist” ie for elegant iron sukashi tsuba etc then this piece isn't your thing. Personally I see it as an exuberant and superb small Japanese work of art in mixed metals….”jewel-like” qualities. Probably made to order for a rich merchant or a flamboyant wealthy Samurai. Maybe a bit “over the top” ……but a masterful display of technical skill. I’d make space for it. Shame it’s the wrong side of the pond. PS previously offered last July by Bonhams Skinner at $8-12000!! Edited January 25 by Matsunoki Added PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 https://www.christie...m/en/lot/lot-4461929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsunoki Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Difference between “the real thing” and “school of”. I’m guessing the Bonhams one has failed shinsa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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