An Ichijosai tsuba
By Ichijosai Hortoshi, Edo period (19th cnetury)
Oval, shakudo migaki-ji plate boldly carved in sunken and raised relief with a design of Xuanzhang seated by a waterfall drinking tea decorated in iroe takazogan, signed Ichijosai Hirotoshi and with kao

With Hozon Tosogu (Sword fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 451072 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (The Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 2006.10.26.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high
Estimate: US$ 4,000 – 6,000
€3,000 – 4,400
£2,500 – 3,700