Item No. 178 Iron Tsuba 8.73 cm x 8.65 cm x 0.29 cm

Subject of – Signal Boards ? or Monkey Toys ? or Temple Bells ? ‘ Hozon Katchushi ( unban ) ‘ Any opinions ?

Thin Plate almost circular with carved sunbursts and nicely forged rim. Apparently mounted several times , also featuring good ‘ face of stone ‘ texturing together with deep brown consistent patina.