Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The first a remarkably sculptural tsuba worked in sukashi-bori (openwork), depicting two reclining oxen in ishime iron with gold-detailed horns.The second an iron Shonai Shoami style tsuba of marugata form, worked in copper and shakudo takazogan with playfully arranged long-armed gibbons.DIAMETER 7.8 & 7.5 cmWEIGHT (total) 245 gCondition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear.Provenance: US private collection, Florida.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.