Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime "This must be a work

"This must be a work of Genji Motofusa of Mizuno mainline from Kanazawa of Kaga (Bunka to Tempo years)

Tsunagi length

That is why they appear to be solid gold

Therefore I suspect that this piece could have been made by his adopted son who signed "Rinsendo Mitsuo"

Kashira: 32 mm x 16 mm x 9 mm

Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime "This must be a workIron tsuba signed "Iwai Yoshimichi". He was a armour and sword fittings maker at the end of edo period. This tsuba is made in the Nobuie style. Very well forged with a melted surface finish. Decorated with amida yasurime. Sukashi are most probably stars, not sure which constellation. Made in late edo period. Size: 85 mm x 80 mm x 3 mm