A pair of Yama-kichibei tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), early 17th centuryEach of mokko form, pierced in ito-sukashi with pine needles over two udenuki-ana, signed Yama-kichibei; with a wood storage box. 7.4cm (2 7/8in) and 7cm (2?in). (3).
注脚
The work is probably by the second Yamakichi master, working during the early part of the 17th century.