Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, copper, gold, brass
H. 7.5; W 7.4 cm; Thickness 3 mm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana 2.9 cm
Openwork tsuba, engraved with a first frieze in brass enhanced with gold and a second frieze at the end in brass, the whole forming a stylised wheel.
Kozuka Hitsu Ana decorated with brass wire.
Seki Gane in copper.
Catalogue number: 5162
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