Japanese Meiji Shakudo Tsuba with Shrimp Motif

Japanese Meiji Shakudo Tsuba with Shrimp Motif 2.75''x3''. A mixed metals inlaid steel sword fitting with shrimp motif in copper. Inlaid with silver and gold accents. Unsigned. 19th century, Edo or Meiji period. Collection of Dan Henderson (1921-2001), Seattle. Henderson started the Asian Law Program at the University of Washington and much of his personal Asian arts collection resides in the Seattle Asian Art Museum.