An iron tsuba
An iron tsuba

Momoyama period (late 16th - early 17th century), signed Yamakichibei

Details
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
Provenance
Prince Ichijo Sanetaka
Joseph U. Seo, New York
Dr. Walter Ames Compton
Previously sold in these Rooms, 31 March 1992, lot 5

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