Kyo. C. Mid Edo ( 江戸中期 Chuki Edo ) period. This theme is very nice, featuring an umbrella, and round snow flakes (Yukiwa or snow-circle) in both positive and negative sukashi. Fine patina and nicely forged. NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho kanteisho to Kyo Sukashi but I feel that this might be Kyo Shoami.

No: 445

Nintei-sho,

Item, Yukiwa Kasa Sukashi Tsuba. (Circular snowflake and parasol theme Sukashi Tsuba)

Mumei. Kyo Sukashi.

Testu-ji, Nikubori-ji, Sukashi.

Migi wa tokyokai ni oite shinsa no kekka tokubetsu kicho kodogu nintei suru. (The result of examination by the Tokyo branch has resulted in the decision that the item to the right is an especially precious small metal fitting)

Showa Shiju-nana Nen Go Gatsu Niju-hachi Hi. (May 28th, 1972)

Zaidan Hojin Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai. (Zaidan Houjin means non profit organization)

Miss Terumi, Owner.