A Kanayama Tsuba

Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo (1615-1868) period, late 16th/17th century

Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo (1615-1868) period, late 16th/17th century
The iron tsuba of typical Kanayama form, relatively small and with a thick, square rim, prominent tekkotsu (metal grain) and powerful pierced ornament of a skull-like tsurigane (hanging temple bell)
With a wood storage box
2 3/4in (7cm) high