"Tsuba Signed Masayuki Decorated With Constellations, Japan, Edo Era (1600-1868)"
Patinated iron katana or wakizashi tsuba in quatrefoil shape, mokkogata, decorated with connected openwork constellations. Work signed 正之 Masayuki, 19th century or earlier.
Iron with dark patina. Good condition.
Height 6.8 cm
Width 6.4 cm
Thickness 3 mm
Nakago ana 2.7 cm