Antique Japanese Katana Sword Dragon Over Mt Fuji Iron Tsuba Silver Inlay

Estimated to be from the early 18th century and of the Nara School this beautiful Dragon rising over Mt Fuji theme tsuba is sure to please.  In the marugata style and of hammered iron, the dragon and some features are inlaid in silver and gold with waves and spray in restrained relief.   The rear of the tsuba also features the matching waves and spray in relief with the rim in the dottemimi style.  This is a large tsuba and sure to suit a large range of Katana size.

Weight : 140 grams

Height : 82mm

Width : 77.5mm

Thickness : 4mm

Nakago Ana Width : 8mm

Nakago Ana Height : 27mm

Nakago Ana Thickness : 3mm