By Toshinaga, signed Toshinaga with kaoJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A shakudo tsuba of marugata type, partially carved in openwork with sprays of tumbling waves and inlaid above in copper with an image of a fierce eagle on the hunt, the plumage masterfully incised and the beak and visible talon inlaid in gold. Signed in the front TOSHINAGA with characteristic kao. One hitsu and the nakago-ana with copper sekigane.SIZE 8.1 x 7.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with expected minor wear.Provenance: Old German collection, assembled in the 1960s-1970s.