An iron tsuba
After Kano Natsuo, 19th century
Of almost circular form with slightly raised rim, carved in relief with two geese and lotus leaves, with slight gold and copper details, the reverse with the suggestion of the sloping shore of a lake; inscribed Natsuo with inlaid gold seal. 8cm (3 1/8in).
FOOTNOTES
鍔　雁　銘「夏雄」　19世紀