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Naga Maru Gata TSUBA
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Iron, copper, gold, brass, silver
H.: 7.6 cm; W.: 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 gilded headdresses; in the background are depicted a tree with brass and gold leaves, a watermill, and a wall, all enhanced with gold.
The reverse is engraved with a thatched-roof house with a gilded structure.
Ref.: 5637
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