FIVE IRON TSUBA.

FIVE IRON TSUBA.
Japan, Edo period, D 9.7-7 cm.a) Kakugata, decorated with waves and a waterfall, details inlaid in gold. b) Otafuku-gata, dragon in the clouds and vessels in the water. c) Mokkogata, three wise men in a hilly landscape. d) Naga-marugata, dragons, chilong and inlaid lotus tendrils in nunome zôgan. e) Naga-marugata, landscape next to water, partially reddish patina. (5)- slight signs of age and wear