Iron tsuba of circular form,Japan,mid Edo period Finely carved iron tsuba in hikone-bori,rich inlays in two-tone gold and silver. Hidesaro no Fujiwara standing with his bow on Seta Bridge,facing the dragon of Lake Biwa. In the background Mount Hiwa rising between clouds and pine branches. Kogai and kozuka hitsu-ana. Inscribed: Goshu Hikone Ju Nyudo Soten Sei. With lacquer coating. Diameter cm,historic,historical,18th century,Japanese,Asian,Asia,Far East,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,fine arts,art,art,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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