Waves and rope

Edo Period (1615-1868) 

A thick iron tsuba with an openwork design of waves. The mimi is decorated with a rope-like pattern. Spray droplets are picked out in gold and silver.

NBTHK Hozon Tosogu

Mei: Mumei (Tochihata, 栃畑)

Size: 8.16cm x 7.71cm