Four Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH-19TH CENTURY
the first a gilt inlaid iron example, chiseled with a fierce guardian, the second of circular form, with gilt and shakudo inlaid, showing the Chinese immortal, Shoki chasing an oni; the third a brass inlaid iron recticulated example, decorated with double evils; the fourth a gilt inlaid copper example in the form of an oni; all unsigned. 
Length of largest 3 1/2 in., 9 cm.