Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime with no parts changed or

with no parts changed or restored

"This must be a work of Genji Motofusa of Mizuno mainline from Kanazawa of Kaga (Bunka to Tempo years)

This kamon has been used by Matsunaga clan

That is why they appear to be solid gold

photo on the certificate shows this tsuba in a more realistic way

Iron Tsuba Signed "Iwai Yoshimichi" Decorated with Amida Yasurime with no parts changed orIron tsuba signed "Iwai Yoshimichi". He was a armour and sword fittings maker at the end of edo period. This tsuba is made in the Nobuie style. Very well forged with a melted surface finish. Decorated with amida yasurime. Sukashi are most probably stars, not sure which constellation. Made in late edo period. Size: 85 mm x 80 mm x 3 mm