An iron tsuba
Attributed to Tetsugendo Shoraku (Naofusa), Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Of oval form, the thick plate carved in relief with two foreigners, one playing a wind instrument while the other holds a shishi on a silver chain, the reverse with a maple tree beneath clouds, slight details in gold takazogan signed with an inlaid seal Eiju; with a wooden storage box. 6.7cm (2 5/8in). (2).

Naofusa oval person shishi Tetsugendo Shoraku