Garde d'épée - Fer (fonte/fer forgé) - Japon - Période Edo (1600–1868)

A Japanese iron tsuba featuring a grape design (budō-zu) with gold inlay decoration.
The tsuba has a strong and substantial construction, with a thick iron plate and impressive weight. The contrast between the dark iron ground and the remaining gold inlay gives the piece an attractive decorative presence.

Dimensions: approx. 79.2 × 79.0 mm
Thickness: approx. 5.5 mm at the seppa-dai
Weight: approx. 175.2 g
Signature: unsigned (mumei)

The tsuba is sold with a paulownia wood storage box; however, the box is of modern manufacture and is not original to the piece.

Condition: age-related wear, surface marks, and some loss to the inlay are present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition and details.**

The exact period of manufacture is uncertain and should be judged by the buyer based on the photographs and overall workmanship.