A shibuichi tsuba
Otsuki School, 19th century
Of octagonal form, engraved and inlaid with a sailing boat, an octopus on the reverse, possibly signed Dairyuo saku. 8.3cm (3¼in).
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鍔　帆船に蛸　銘「大龍翁作」 19世紀

animal boat katakiri octagon