Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Imperial Mon

Edo period (1615-1868) 

By Bushu Masatoyo (Okada Masastoyo), signed Bushu no ju Masatoyo
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of nagamarugata form, with a kogai and kozuka hitsu-ana, finely worked in yo-sukashi, applied with gold and silver, depicting Imperial kiku and kiri crests enclosed by a twisted rope. Signed Bushu no ju MASATOYO [Resident of Bushu Masatoyo].

Length: 7.2 cm
Weight: 80 g

The artist is listed in Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 970-980 (H04678.0). He was a student of Ito Masatsune.