Japanese Silver, Gold & Shakudo Masterpiece Tsuba, Signed Haruaki, 18/19th C.
Origin: Japan

Date: 18th to 19th Century

Material(s): Silver, shakudo, two color gold (possibly shibuichi)

Design Elements: Square form silver tsuba with engraved and relief design of a pheasant and eagle in a tree. Reverse with flower design. The eagle and pheasant of shakudo with silver and gold accents. The flowers of silver and two-tone gold (possibly shibuichi). Small inlaid gold rectangular Haruaki mark next to the nakago-ana. Fine hand engraved details throughout.

Length: 7.5 cm (2.95 in)

Width: 7.0 cm (2.76 in)

Weight: 190.0 g (6.70 oz)