Very nice tsuba in red iron, Hamano school, Japan, Edo period, 19th century Of nadekaku gata form, chiseled in takanikubori of Fudo Myo-o standing with his attributes (ken and cord) on a background of rocks and flames. Some elements of his costume inlaid with takazogan and hirazogan of gilded metal. Signed Otsuriuken Miboku - 乙柳軒 味墨. 8 cm Provenance: Former Grataloup collection.