AN IRON AKASAKA SCHOOL OPENWORK TSUBA WITH FANS AND MON
Edo period, 18th century
In kage-sukashi, inscribed Bushu ju Akasaka Tadanori.

3 1/2in (8.9cm) diam
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Provenance:
A Massachusetts family heirloom collection formed by Albert Maroni (French, 1852-1923), thence by descent to the present owner.

akasaka fan mon sukashi unusualshape