An Iron Tsuba
Momoyama period (17th century)
Round iron plate carved in low relief with squirrels, grapes and leaves, gold nunome highlights, one hitsu-ana plugged with shakudo
3¼in. (8.3cm.) diameter
Lot Essay
Sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 18 and 19 November, 1975, lot 497