Antique Japanese Katana Sword Iron Bat Theme Tsuba Late 17th Century

Estimated to be from the late 17th century and of Teppo school work this is a beautiful Katana tsuba.  In the aorigata style and of hammered iron with a silver Bat inlay in high relief flying over a botanical motif also of brass and silver inlay.  The reverse features a small rocky outcrop with a small amount of brass and silver inlay.  Large tsuba which would match many style and size katana.

Weight : 155 grams

Height : 85mm

Width : 80mm

Thickness : 4mm

Nakago Ana Width : 7mm

Nakago Ana Height : 28mm

Nakago Ana Thickness : 4mm