AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING SHOKI AND ONIIronJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The patinated iron tsuba maru gata with two hitsu, carved in openwork depicting a shoki with drawn sword chasing an oni amongst clouds. The face of shoki with very good detail, as well as his flowing beard and Chinese robes. The oni is depicted in motion cowering with a fierce expression, his eyes and the bangles around his arms and legs are inlaid in gold. Shape: Circular maru gata tsubaDimensions: Diameter 8.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with expected surface wearProvenance: Austrian private collection