Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Shakudo, brass, iron, copper
H. 6.9; L. 6 cm; Thickness 3 mm
H. Nakago-ANA: 2.6 mm
Iron tsuba decorated with a flowering branch, three copper and brass pebbles on the ground and a flying bird above.
Mimi in Shakudo.
The reverse has two pebbles on the ground.
Reference : 3853
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