MASATATSU: A FINE INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH AMARYU DRAGON By Masatatsu, signed Wada Daishi Masatatsu with kakihan Japan, 18th to 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The iron tsuba of sumi-iri-kaku-gata shape with two hitsu, finely inlaid in partly silvered copper and gold takazogan with a slender amaryu dragon and a tama (magical pearl). The reverse showing finely incised silver waves. LENGTH 7 x 6.5 cm WEIGHT 88.8 g Condition: Some surface wear and light corrosion to iron surface. Good condition. Provenance: Old German private collection.