Tsuba, Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold), nanako (surface texture of tiny knobs), takazogan (relief inlay), This iron and shakudo (copper and gold alloy) tsuba is oval in shape and has a kakunikumimi (high relief rim). The surface shows nanako (a punched pattern of dots) and is decorated with iroyo takabori (high relief carving), and taka zogan (high relief inlay). The motif is a daisho (big -little) type scene with Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, with a sea bream. At the center is the nakago-ana, an opening through which the sword passes. Surrounding this is the seppadai

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