A Higo Sukashi Tsuba

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century
The sukashi tsuba pierced with a design of three paulownia crests, the surface details carved in kebori
With a wood storage box
With Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preservation) certificate no. 4004992 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated May 2, 2014
3 3/8in (8.6cm) high