A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Hozon papers, Akasaka school, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, Sukashi open worked iron tsuba of round maru gata shape with maru mimi (round rim) with design of a thatched arbour at the Shigure pavilion, mumei unsigned, with wooden box. 7 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage.