Extremely beautiful and refined iron Tsuba.
Koto period (circa 1550).
Maru-gata shape and Maru-mimi rim.
Fine cut leaf sukashi and stylised floral inlay of brass nunome-zogan.
Large rounded Ryu Hitsu associated with Shoami Schools.
Excellant iron with fine bones and hammer work.
2 3/8in tall X 2 1/4in wide X 1/8in thick.
In superb original condition.