An Umetada tsuba
19th century
Of circular form, inlaid with Kadori Miojin threatening a large catfish with a gourd, in gilt, copper and shakudo takazogan, the reverse carved with a monkey in a withered pine tree over waves, signed Choshu Hagi ju, Umetada saku; with a wood storage box. 8.3cm (3¼in). (3).
FOOTNOTES
鐔　瓢箪鯰　銘埋忠　19世紀

With NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate.