Tsuba

Japan, 18th–19th century

Iron, coloured metals, circular shield with an uneven surface; only one hitsu opening, which is closed; relief of four men and one woman in Chinese attire flanked by a white heron.

H: 7.3 cm, W: 7 cm

Signed “Han-en-jin” and bearing a seal.

O 364

Purchased from Sänger of Hamburg.