IRON SHOAMI TSUBA IRON TSUBA-63X60X3mm, iron, Shoami tsuba with extensive vines and leaves to both side done in silver and copper (rare) inlay. A few spots of inlay loss, but actually great condition and quality for the period, Azuchi-Momoyama. THIS TSUBA IS ILLUSTRATED ON PAGE 64 IN THE BOOK "JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS-ART OF WAR" BY GARY MURTHA. THE BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE IN MY EBAY STORE.