Iron Tsuba (Sword Guard) by Shoami Masanori, featuring a design of Paulownia and Arabesque with Open

Iron Tsuba by Shoami Masanori, Design of Paulownia and Arabesque with Openwork Fan Motif, Accompanied by a Certificate of Appraisal for Sword Mountings and Box

This is a tsuba by Shoami Masanori. The dimensions are approximately 7.7 cm in height, 7.6 cm in width, with a seppa-dai thickness of approximately 0.4 cm, an ear thickness of approximately 0.35 cm, and a weight of approximately 98 grams, made of iron. Although the inscription has faded, it can be confirmed on the actual piece according to the appraisal certificate, featuring iron texture, openwork carving, hairline carving, and inlay on the ears.