An Ichijo school tsuba
By Norimoto, Edo period (19th century)
The rounded-rectangular shibuichi plate with slightly mokko shape, the surface finished to a slightly textured surface and decorated with a dragonfly and butterfly above blossoming flowers in gold and silver takazogan, katakiribori and gold and silver hirazogan clouds and mists, the rim slightly raised, signed Norimoto and with a kao

With Hozon Tosogu (Sword fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 400585 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (The Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1983.6.10.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
Saleroom notices

Please note that the mate to this tsuba (possibly a daisho set) is now in the Baur Collection, #442.