KITAGAWA SOTEN: A FINE COPPER TSUBA DEPICTING THE BATTLE OF UJI By Kitagawa Soten, signed Hikone ju, Soten sei Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A fine copper tsuba of maru-gata shape with one hitsu; decorated in high relief on both sides, depicting Kajiwara Kagesue and Sasaki Takatsuna at the 1184 battle of Uji, all set against a nanako ground. The details are accentuated in gold as well as the raised edge of the tsuba. Signed Hikone jum, SOTEN sei [Made by Soten, resident of Hikone]. SIZE 7 x 6.5 cm WEIGHT 102 g Condition: Very good condition with age-appropriate surface wear. The gold details are slightly worn. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.