Description
Very nice signed maru-gata iron sukashi tsuba with a design of a wheel. A well forged tsuba with nice patina and color. Note that the spokes of the wheel are very delicately and nicely cut. Signature is under evaluation but looks to be fine.
Time Period
1800’s
Signature
Signed – Kankazan Kaneharu
Size
Top-Bottom – 2.92 inches (74.2 mm)
Side-to-Side – 2.90 inches (73.7 mm)
Thickness at Seppa Dai – 0.20 inches (5.2 mm)