Iron tsuba of round form decorated with design of keys to the storehouse of the gods in openwork (sukashi). Rounded rim. Copper sekigane.

Unsigned. Early Edo period, 17th century.

Size: 71.0 x 70.9 x 6.0 mm.

Merrily Baird, Symbols..: The Key to the Storehouse of the Gods, one of the Myriad Treasures.