AN IRON NAMBAN SUKASHI TSUBA Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo (1615-1868) period, late 16th/17th century The almost circular tsuba with a raised and rounded rim, four cross-shaped piercings lined with a copper-alloy with traces of gilt, four more cross-shapes alternating with the pierced forms of inlaid gilt metal on both sides of the tsuba; with a wood tomobako storage box 3 1/2in (9cm) diameter at widest Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing