Lot 7008
Tsuba with an Oni Kneeling before Abe no Seimei
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $475
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $700 – $1400
Origin: Eastern Asia, Japan
Medium: Metal, Wood, Fabric
Dimension: Tsuba 3x3x1/4, Tomobake (wooden box) 4.5×4.5×1.5in
Condition: The tsuba has some discoloration from ware. The Tomobake (wooden box) is missing one of the sides to the top. The box also has some discoloration and scratches. The inside of the box is lined in brown fabric. The fabric is worn off on the center piece that is holding the tsuba in place.
Description: The tsuba is in the naga-marugata shape with a hammered finish. There are two figures on it shown on the front. The figure to the left is an Oni with gold accents and is depicted as kneeling to the figure to the right. “Oni” in Japanese folklore refers to a type of demon or ogre. They are associated with misfortune, disease, and destruction, and can be found in various Japanese myths and legends. The figure to the right is Abe no Seimei. Abe no Seimei is a prominent figure in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a legendary onmyōji (practitioner of onmyōjō, a divination system) with extraordinary powers. He is associated with the Heian period and is revered for his ability to control spirits, predict the future, and ward off evil spirits. On the tsuba, there are Japanese symbols on the face as well as on the back. On the front there is a gold circle around Abe no Seimei and gold above the Oni. On the back of the tsuba, there is a gold symbol. Part of the symbol appears to be worn. To the right of this symbol is a gold area. It appears to be a solid piece as it is in the same design that is on the front. The Tomobake has a Japanese symbol on the side of it that splits when open.
Lot details
- Lot
- 7008
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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