Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime Tsunagi length

Tsunagi length

Parts of the plant and grass are gilded

Please take a closer look at the top two signature form the examples provided form "Toso Kodogu Meiji Taikei"

Kashira: 32 mm x 16 mm x 9 mm

who was a 9th generation master

Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime Tsunagi lengthIron tsuba signed "Iwai Yoshimichi". He was a armour and sword fittings maker at the end of edo period. This tsuba is made in the Nobuie style. Very well forged with a melted surface finish. Decorated with amida yasurime. Sukashi are most probably stars, not sure which constellation. Made in late edo period. Size: 85 mm x 80 mm x 3 mm