Tsuba:(NBTHK Hozon Paper)
Mei (signature) : Katsuhirosai Hidenobu Tsukurino
Length : 7.99 cm x 7.44 cm ( 3.15 inches x 2.93 inches)
Thickness of rim : 0.46 cm ( 0.18 inches)
Jidai(era) : Late Edo Period
Special feature:HIdenobu is a metal worker of Mito and he had signature Katsuyuki Sai HIdenobu and other. This piece is mokko shape iron tsuba with chrysanthemum and flow of water design engraved. It is graceful piece of work.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.