A kinko tsuba
By Shoto Sai, Meiji period, late-19th century
Decorated in taka-bori and iro-e taka-zogan with a kappa and Rokurokubi sharing sake and a cucumber, the reverse with a willow and a full moon in katakiri-bori and silver hiro-zogan, signed Shoto sai and sealed
3 1/8in (7.7cm) high