Tsuba : Hikone Ju Nyudo Soten saku 彦根住 入道 宗典作

Tsuba:blue heron（Ao sagi青鷺)

Inscription: Hikone Ju Nyudo Soten saku 彦根住 入道 宗典作

Dimensions: 7.61 cm × 7.01 cm (≈ 2.99 in × 2.76 in)

Thickness (Seppa-dai): 0.44 cm (≈ 0.17 in)

Weight: 97 g

Era: the Edo period

Features: An iron tate-nade mokkō-gata tsuba featuring an openwork design of a heron, adorned with gold and silver inlays.

The iron is well-forged, exhibiting a rich, smooth texture with a refined feel.

In Kiri box