Iron Kyo-Sukashi Tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Decorated with Iris There is either shakudo or

There is either shakudo or yamagane fukurin

Samegawa painted black with white triangle near oyatsubu

Each of them represent a different season (the plum blossom for winter

however It remains an amazing item showcasing the best qualities of the Ichijo School

Iron Kyo-Sukashi Tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Decorated with Iris There is either shakudo orIron Kyo Sukashi tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Decorated with iris. This is a beautiful tsuba with great patina. Unfortunately there are some cracks in the iron, please look at the pictures at the end of the auction to see all the damages. Made in an early edo period. Size: 83 mm x 80 mm x 3,8 mm (at seppa dai) and 5 mm at mimi In custom made kiri box.