LOT 1372 † YOSHIAKI: A RARE WOOD TSUBA DEPICTING A SNAKE
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Description † YOSHIAKI: A RARE WOOD TSUBA DEPICTING A SNAKEBy Yoshiaki, signed Yoshiaki koku Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of oval form with two hitsu, the tsuba finely carved with a snake writhing around and through it, the sinuous body with neatly incised scales, the mouth slightly open revealing its long tongue, its visible eye inlaid with translucent horn, signed to one side YOSHIAKI koku [carved by Yoshiaki].HEIGHT 7.9 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: British collection.The wood storage box and cover with fitted silk padding.
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