TSUBA à la CARPE - Japan - Meiji period (1808-1912)

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TSUBA à la CARPE - Japan - Meiji period (1808-1912)

Name: TSUBA à la CARPE - Japan - Meiji period (1808-1912)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: CB4971ZJG1
Price: 680 EUR
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680 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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TSUBA at CARPE
Japan, Meiji period (1808-1912)
Sentoku
H.: 6; L.: 5.8 cm
H. nakago-ana: 2.3 cm

Tsuba naga maru gata in sentoku with relief decoration of a carp springing from the water with incised swirls and waves. On the reverse, the current of the river is shown between two arms of land.

The koi carp is an emblematic fish in Japanese tradition which refers to strength and perseverance. In fact, they are capable of going upstream against the current. According to legend, it is said that once the Yellow River rose, the koi carp would transform into dragons.

Ref. : 3828

Ref: CB4971ZJG1

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Swords, Bladed weapons of Asian Arts Style)
Period	19th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 19th century)
Country of origin	Japan