A great Tsuba Ko-Akasaka !

A superb & fine very attractive good old iron Tsuba

Jidai (era) : early-Edo period, 17th century

School : ko- Akasaka

Material : superb very fine iron, beautiful & very elegant very well forged &

carved very thick & bold iron plate in a very fine sukashi.

A superb & very well executed symmetrical fine & bold carving motif design,

The workmanship & composition are beautiful .

A rich & silky deep dark chocolate brown patina with very fine details.

Sizes : 2-7/8″ x 2-3/4″ x 6.61 mm thick