Large iron tsuba, Japan, Edo period, 19th century Of nagamaru gata form chased in takanikubori and inscribed in takazogan of shibuichi and gold depicting Musashi-bō Benkei dragging the bell of Miidera on Mount Hiei, and the moon in uttori zogan appearing behind a mountain. On the reverse, a temple, a pagoda and two small sailing ships. Signed Nobuyoshi - 信盧, with kakihan (Shunno Hogen Nobuyoshi). 12 cm Provenance: Former Grataloup collection.