A shakudô tsuba. Edo period, third quarter 18th century

Of oval shape, carved with Kanzan and Jittoku pointing toward a tiger, the animal companion of priest Bunkan Zenshi, all in iroe-takazôgan on migakiji, signed Mitsuyuki with seal. Wooden box.
Height 7.3 cm
Certificate

Hozon certificate of the N.B.T.H.K., dated 6.11.2012

Mitsuyuki pine round