The round petal-form iron plate is pierced with a design of a plum branch and cloud forms. The blooms have fine line carving. There are some rust areas on the plate--height and width 8.2cm., thickness 5.25mm.
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This style and quality of work is typical of the finest tsuba produced by Kamiyoshi Fukanobu (1798-1851).
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Japanese Swords & Sword Fittings from col Dr Walter Ames