A Saotome Katshushi Iron Sukashi Chrysanthemum Tsuba
September 2016 Auction by Far East Asian Art

A small saotome school armorer's tsuba. Chrysanthemum form suggested by the individually open worked petals defined also along the rim. Otherwise a simple presentation. A single kozuka-ana obviously original to the work. Probably later Muromachi period (16th century.) A good school and type to be represented in any serious tsuba collection. Good condition but with light pitting on the ura and mimi...