AN IRON TSUBA WITH FLOWERS AND NUNOME ZOGAN
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The tsuba of marugata form and decorated with fine gold nunomezogan depicting a butterfly above flowers and grasses, some of them carved in sukashi (openwork). The reverse continues the image. The kogai hitsu-ana is plugged with shakudo.SIZE 7.3 x 6.9 cmCondition: The iron has developed a fine patina testifying to its age. Expected surface wear, very good condition.Provenance: Austrian private collection acquired from the local art market.