"Rare Tate Ito Gata Type Tsuba (christian Cross), In Tsuchime Ji"
Rare Tsuba, Tate Ito Gata type (Christian cross), with a Tsuchime Ji hammered finish. Materials: Iron
Finish: Tsuchime Ji (the surface of the Tsuba is hammered).
Shape: Tate Ito Gata, square in shape with cutouts in the corners, making it appear like a cross, probably referring to a "hidden Christian cross". Dimensions: 7.4cm x 7cm
Thickness: 4.6mm