A Japanese gold and Shakudo inlaid iron tsuba, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, a Choshu school Maru-gata shape (round) and Sukashi (openworked) tsuba. Of cherry blossom theme with gold nunome-zogan (inlay) highlights. Signed Choshu Hagi Ju Kawaji Tomotsugu - made by Kawaji Tomotsugu of Hagi in the province of Choshu., approximately 7 cm diameter, other notes: the Kawaji family was one of the most prestigious schools and Tomotsugu was the 2nd generation.