~ Antique Edo Period Japanese Wrought Iron Tsuba ~
The unsigned Edo period (1603-1867) piece is engraved to the body with a sage sleeping at the root of the tree.
~ Condition ~
Only traces of the gilding now remain.
~ Dimensions ~
The tsuba is 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall by 7 cm (2.75 inches) wide.
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