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Lot 890
Two Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first of bronze with gilt avian and floral motifs (2.75 in.); the second of iron, signed on one side, pierced form, with foliate designs (2 3/8 in.).

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Wear from normal use and aging.

$200 - 300