Lot 31
An Akasaka tsuba By Akasaka Tadatoki VI (d.1796), 18th century
11 November 2010, 14:30 GMT
New Bond Street£700 - £750
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By Akasaka Tadatoki VI (d.1796), 18th century
Of circular form, carved and pierced with a design of tied reeds, signed Bushu ju, Akasaka on the front and Tadatoki saku on the reverse; with wood storage box. 7.3cm (2 7/8in). (3).
Of circular form, carved and pierced with a design of tied reeds, signed Bushu ju, Akasaka on the front and Tadatoki saku on the reverse; with wood storage box. 7.3cm (2 7/8in). (3).
Footnotes
鐔 葦透 銘「武州住赤坂忠時作」（六代） 18世紀
With NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certificate attributing the work to the sixth hereditary Master.