n iron tsuba
Nara School, late 18th/early 19th century
Of circular form, carved and inlaid on the hammered ground with Raiden holding two thunderbolts and with drums as he produces a violent storm, in copper takazogan with gold and shakudo details, with indecipherable signature. 7.6cm (3in).
FOOTNOTES
鍔　雷電　銘 判読不能　18世紀後期/19世紀前期