Decorative Tsuba Oni Mask Motif Japan (after Edo period) Cast Iron Gilt Silvered LS179 Metalwork and signed

and signed

rThis is a vintage Japanese Sokogawara (底瓦) used in traditional tea ceremony

The figure’s robe is executed in dark shakudō with fine chiseled details

Paul Jacoulet (1902–1960) was a French artist known for his woodblock prints

25" tall by 3

Decorative Tsuba Oni Mask Motif Japan (after Edo period) Cast Iron Gilt Silvered LS179 Metalwork and signedDecorative Oni Motif Japanese TsubaJapan, 20th century (after Edo period) A striking cast iron tsuba featuring a fierce oni (demon) face in exaggerated, almost comical form. The surface is finished with gilt eyebrows and nose, silvered teeth, and bulging eyes, giving the piece a dramatic expression. Although inspired by Edo period fittings, this example was not intended for mounting and shows no signs of wear from sword use. It was likely produced as