A supeb strong very large & beautiful fine Kiku / chrysanthemum Tsuba.
School: Saotome
Paper certificate: NBTHK HOZON to Saotome
Early to mid-Edo period, 17/18th century.
A fine iron with A depp silky/moist dark chocolate brown patina & toth hitsu-ana plugged in A lustrous deep dark black shakudo following the scalloped shape of the very well forged & carved fine stong plate.
Size : 8.95 cm x 8.91 cm
Thickness about 4.7 mm.
Superb & in excellent very good condition !
Condition & workmanship are premium !
In A deluxe custom fitted box.
Price $1950 + shipping world wide
Beautiful quality Tsuba !

chrysanthemums kiku round