UNSIGNED, EARLY EDO PERIOD (17TH CENTURY)

Compared to other tsuba with a similar design, this piece's iris leaves and stems are drawn freely giving them lightness. The size, design and shape of the mimi is typical of Kyo-sukashi. However, the hitsuana is slightly larger probably due to the design.

For a similar example, see Sasano, M, Early Japanese Sword Guards, (Japan Publication Inc, Tokyo & San Francisco, 1972), pl. 65, no.29.