Katana - Forged iron - C5-896 Kikka Sukashi, Heianjyo Sukashi Tsuba w/Judgement paper - Japan - Early Edo period

A forged iron tsuba from Japan in the Early Edo period (c.1600–1650), an open-work sukashi design by C5-896 Kikka Sukashi, Heianjyo Sukashi, measuring about 7 × 7 cm with a thickness of 0.4 cm and a weight of 70–120 g (with box), accompanied by a judgement paper. Width: 6.6 cm. Artist: C5-896 Kikka Sukashi, Heianjyo Sukashi Tsuba w/Judgement paper. Condition: Fair.