A Kunitomo tsuba
By Teiei Kunitomo, Edo period (18th century)
The slightly oval iron plate with an inlaid design of evergreen holly behind a woven fence and an auspicious character in sahari, hitsu ana plugged in gold, signed Teiei saku

With Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu (Sword fitting especially worthy of preserving) certificate no. 221919 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (The Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1993.7.28

With fitted box with attestation and inscription by Kanichi Sato (Kanzan) 3 1/4in (8.2cm) high
Estimate: US$ 5,000 – 7,000
€3,700 – 5,200
£3,100 – 4,400