A very good shakudo marubori Soten tsuba
Early 19th Century, Signed Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei
With a design of Yoshitsune riding into the waves during the Battle of Dan no Ura; highlights in gold zogan, signature in archaistic characters.
7.6cm high
Estimate: US$ 3,000 – 5,000
€2,200 – 3,700
£1,900 – 3,100