Tachi Kanagushi Tsuba

Yamagane tsuba with engraved seasonal designs.   On the obverse side, whorl patterns are coupled with flower and vine motifs.  The reverse side has engraved whorls coupled with bamboo leaves covered in snow.  The hitsuana is likely original despite it cutting out a couple of engraved elements - these were likely carved prior to the hitsuana. 

5.5 x 5.35 x 0.3 cm

Late Muromachi  (16th c.)