TSUBA Naga Maru Gata
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, copper, gold, brass, silver
H. 7.6; L 7 cm; Thickness 4 mm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 2.8 cm
Iron tsuba decorated with five figures with copper and silver heads in a boat, some wearing gold headdresses; in the background is a tree with brass and gold leaves, a water mill and a wall, all enhanced with gold.
On the reverse is a house with a straw roof and gold structure.
Reference: 5637
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