Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata a prominent printmaker

a prominent printmaker

bokashi cream-to-amber gradation at hem

The figure is powerfully modeled with a muscular human torso

Artist's mark "雅" on bottom

Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata a prominent printmakerAntique Japanese Tsuba Signed Ittan () with Dragonfly and Gold InlayJapan, Edo period (17th18th century) This fine Edo period iron tsuba combines simple form with striking decoration. The plate, carved in a rounded mokk gata outline, is enhanced with radiating lines that catch the light across the surface. A large dragonfly in gilt inlay dominates one side, its body and wings carefully chased to suggest texture and movement. On the lower section, two