A large iron tsuba
By Matsuo Gassan (1815-1875), 19th century
Of rounded rectangular form with indented corners and slightly raised rim, carved and inlaid with shimenawa attached to a wind-blown cryptomeria tree, signed Kongosai Gassan. 8.5cm (3 3/8in).
FOOTNOTES
大鐔　依代　銘「金剛齋月山」　19世紀

For the maker, a student of Otsuki Mitsuoki, see Haynes, Index, no.H 00555.