An Natsuo school tsuba attributed to Shomin, Meiji period c.1890
of oval form with a door handle shaped kozuka hitsu, carved in relief with the half face of a buddha watching with a semi-closed eye a gilt bird flying in the distance, the reverse inlaid with a sentoku plaque, carved in katakiri with a waitress pointing out the bird to two customers enjoying dango (rice balls), signed Natsuo okina Shomin
7.8cm., 3 1/16 in.

buddha natsuo round shomin