A shibuichi tsuba
By Hirata Harunari (died 1840), early 19th century
In the form of two kura (saddle) ends inlaid with falling cherry blossoms and individual petals in gold honzogan and cloisonné enamel, signed Hirata Harunari. 7cm (2¾in).
FOOTNOTES
鍔　鞍に桜　銘「平田春就」　19世紀前期

For the maker, who was a student of the Yasuda gold carving family and became a retainer of the Tokugawa Bakufu, see Robert Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, 2001, no.H00844.