An iron tsuba
Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century), signed Yamakichibei
The iron lobed tsuba with raised edge, finely hammered and carved with stars of a constellation
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) wide
An iron tsuba
Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century), signed Yamakichibei
The iron lobed tsuba with raised edge, finely hammered and carved with stars of a constellation
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) wide