Fitting, Sword, F46.483
Physical Description
Top of the sheath of a saya (Japanese scabbard). Copper alloy with inlaid gold. Figures a ?deer in leaves. Inscription on top.
Research Notes
Inscribed with "tetsugen do shou raku" and "okamoto nao shige" or "okamoto shouraku". He was one of the best swordmakers in Kyoto. Born in 1722 and passed away in 1786 —Ken Lee
Provenance
Locality:
Japan
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 13 x 37 x 23mmAll Rights Reserved