TSUBA awabi
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, gold
H.: 7.5; L.: 7.3 cm; Thickness: 3 mm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 3.1 cm

Iron tsuba, openwork representing two elm trees, called awabi; enhanced with gold.

Ref.: 7008

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