4A hexagonal iron tsuba decorated in relief and applied in gilt to the obverse with a spider, a feather and a brushpot, the reverse with a copper bowl and a stick -- 2¾in. (6.9cm) high; a rounded square iron tsuba pierced with a flower design, applied in gilt and indented with an irregular cloud-like design -- 3 3/8in. (8.6cm) high; and a circular iron tsuba pierced with the outline of a bamboo brushpot, a peony spray and a prunus spray -- 2 7/8in. (7.3cm) diam; (all with minor wear).

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4A hexagonal iron tsuba decorated in relief and applied in gilt to the obverse with a spider, a feather and a brushpot, the reverse with a copper bowl and a stick -- 2¾in. (6.9cm) high; a rounded square iron tsuba pierced with a flower design, applied in gilt and indented with an irregular cloud-like design -- 3 3/8in. (8.6cm) high; and a circular iron tsuba pierced with the outline of a bamboo brushpot, a peony spray and a prunus spray -- 2 7/8in. (7.3cm) diam; (all with minor wear).
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