A shakudo tsuba


By Suzuki Yoshihiko (1884-1969), Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1942Of rounded rectangular form with raised rim, carved in graduated relief with a wind-swept peony, the stamen of two shades of gold, the reverse carved with slanting rain and inlaid in gold with a falling leaf, signed Yoshihiko with inlaid copper seal Todaishi; with a tomobako inscribed Botan, shakudo tsuba, signed and dated Todaishi Yoshihiko saku with a seal, Showa jushichinen, jugatsu (October 1942); and silk cover. 9.2cm (3 5/8in). (3).
|For information regarding Suzuki Yoshihiko, please refer to the footnote to lot 148.