Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The large iron tsuba of slightly irregular rounded rectangular shape, finely worked in bronze, copper, and silver takazogan with gilt highlights, depicting three prancing Buddhist lions amongst flowering peonies and grasses. With a fitted wood storage box.With a NBTHK Hozon paper (sword fitting worthy of preservation).SIZE 9.7 x 9.3 cmWEIGHT 230.9 gCondition: Excellent condition with typical associated surface wear.Provenance: European private collection.