TSUBA Kikka Gata
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, copper
H. 8; L 7.9 cm; Thickness 4 mm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 3 cm
Openwork iron tsuba, representing a flower.
Ref : 4917
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