Large, heavy iron tsuba for a katana, two hitsu(accessory holes), with a hammered organic surface treatment and  carved-out square area on front and reverse, with faint traces of gold drawing, mostly lost.

Dates to mid to late Edo period, 1700-1800's, with a design that was frequently seen in Umetada works, but Shoami in flavor. 

Dimensions:  76mm X 82mm

This tsuba is in very fine condition.  

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