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An iron tsuba
By Myochin Munefusa, 19th century
Of irregular form with shakudo rim, carved in takabori with a large shishi, its eyes gilt, signed Myochin ki Munefusa. 7.6cm (3in).
FOOTNOTES
鐔 獅子 銘「明珍紀宗房」 19世紀

Provenance: Leo Bayer collection, purchased at Glendining & Co., London, 1965.

There were two makers of this name and the present example is probably by the second: see Haynes, Index, no.H 06035.