A TSUBA WITH CHARACTERS
IronJapan, 18th century or earlier Of large mokkogata form with two hitsu, rounded even rim. Ishime ground bearing recessed irregular sections each with two equal and overlapping characters or crossed lines , in the upper section one character meaning “large” and in the lower section “earth” (otsuchi). Dimensions: HEIGHT 8.55 CMCondition: Good conditionProvenance: Collection of Dr. Karl Florenz