Tsuba:
Mei (signature) : Mumei(Unsigned) Nanban Tsuba
Length : 8.80 cm x 8.80 cm
(3.46 inches x 3.46 inches.)
Thickness : 0.50 cm (0.20 inches.)
Weight : 211 grams.
Jidai(era) : Edo period
Special feature: Dragon with many tresures are engraved on iron palte inlaid with gold.
Nanban Tsuba are started to craft at early Edo period at Hizen area. Chinese style design such like a dragon, can be seen very often on Nanban Tsuba.
