17th C. FINE SAOTOME KIKU TSUBA KATANA Japanese Samurai Sword Kozuka Menuki

Large photos below under the description. A Fine & very attractive old iron Saotome Tsuba.

Beautiful fine iron & great patina! Jidai (era) : early-Edo period 17th century. Material : well forged fine iron plate with A very well.

Sukashi / open-work to the space, carved in 1 solid-piece & not added-on. Thicker at the center & taper toward the edge / mini. Strong & very elegant pain-cake shape! Very thick : 7.1 mm thick at the center.

& taper-down toward 5.3 + / - mm in the average at the mimi-edge. Condition : beautiful great color/patina & in excellent condition with no damage! Any other question please ask, my description is honest & very accurate. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Tsuba". The seller is "ericowazamono" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Primary Material: Iron
Type: TSUBA
Color: DEEP DARK BROWN
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Maker: Saotome Kiku
Age: Pre-1800