A copper tsuba
By Yanagawa Morihira (1899-1971), 20th century
Of mokko form with slightly raised rim, engraved and inlaid with Marishiten standing on a Buddhist wheel amid swirling clouds and threatening two oni who are seen fleeing on the reverse, all depicted in delicate katakiri and kebori inlaid in two shades of gold, silver and shakudo honzogan, signed Shinryuso Morihira to with kao; with a tomobako signed by the artist. 8.3cm (3¼in). (3).
Footnotes
鍔 摩利支天と鬼 銘「真柳叟守平刀（花押）」 20世紀
With a NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certificate.
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