NihontoWatchNihontoWatchAs a tsuba, the size is quite grand, and it is a well-made work with a deep black tetsu-aji. Looking at the design on the omote, the brave dragon and tiger from among the zodiac are arranged above and below, facing each other diagonally across the tsuba. There is great power in the depiction of the dragon appearing amidst deep, dark clouds with a sharp glint in its eye, while the tiger howls from a shore where rough waves driven by the wind draw near. Turning one's eyes to the ura, one sees a portion of the dragon's claws and tail not depicted on the omote, and looking below, it is a depiction of the water's surface tossed by rough waves just like the omote, representing the design of the dragon and tiger across both sides. Not only are the main subjects of the dragon and tiger skillfully crafted with takabori and zogan, but even the depictions of the clouds, wind, and waves are delicately made; the cloud portions in particular are done with sukidashi-bori, making this an item that required much time and effort. Originally, this design is derived from the Chinese I Ching, and is what is referred to as Unryu Fuko.
NihontoWatchOffered by Sugie Art
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
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¥165,000