Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Shakuhachi Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonné Vase

Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonné Vase / Black Ground Floral

It is titled "Oumo" (parrot) and was created by the shin-hanga artist Nishimura Hodo know for his Kacho-e or "Birds & Flower" scenes

This example is a strong representative of that tradition

these menuki encode a dialogue of balance: weapon and ornament

this ensemble embodies the perfect harmony of tradition and modernity

Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Shakuhachi Totai Shippo Ceramic Cloisonné VaseAntique Japanese Edo Period Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Naoyuki Hamano with Deer Motif and Gold Inlay 68mm Edo period, 18th 19th century Dimensions: approx. 68mm x 61mm x 4mm A finely worked Japanese bronze tsuba (sword guard) of rounded form, decorated in low relief with a pair of deer beneath flowering plants, highlighted with gold and silver nunome zgan inlay. The composition is asymmetrical and restrained, using negative space effectively against a