Unsigned
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The shakudo tsuba of rounded rectangular shape with a kogai hitsu-ana and with some sekigane, partially worked in sukashibori (openwork) and bearing a superbly chiseled nanako ground, worked in takazogan with gold highlights depicting the demon queller Shoki in pursuit of an oni who is ingeniously hiding within the tsuba.
HEIGHT 6.6 cm, LENGTH 6.1 cm
WEIGHT 92 g
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor rubbing to the surface and some light scratches as are to be expected.
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