Inscription iron tsuba "Cross watermark on layered rice cake" Zenbei Nobumasa (next?) Choshu Hagisumi Hachido
Nagato Middle Edo period. Iron ground Round square ear small meat Shadow watermark / Shadow watermark
It is a shadow watermark with a unique pattern. The iron ground forging, iron taste, and production are all good, and the bright natural rust color is also beautiful. The last two letters of the inscription are worn, making it difficult to read.
Further study on Mei is on going. (Long)
7.40cm x 7.35cm x 0.49cm |
