Ordering Number: AF24604

Tsuba:Hiashi (sunray)
Inscription: Mumei(unsigned)

Dimensions: 9.16 cm x 9.08 cm （3.61 inches x 3.57 inches）
Thickness of rim: 0.45　cm (0.18in)
Weight: 158　g

Era: the Edo period
Features: square-shaped iron tsuba with rounded corners features a design of a hiashi (sunray) pattern engraved on its surface, and the rim is fitted with a copper fukurin (metal rim cover).

There is a slight gap between the brass fukurin and the main iron body, which produces a faint sound when shaken. However, this does not affect appreciation purposes.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper

Auction Starting Price: 45,000 JPY

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