JAPAN - Pretty iron Tsuba mokko gata, Edo period, 19th century, with inlaid shibuichi and silver decoration of small aubergines. The kozuka hitsu-ana is filled in with shibuichi. Signed "宗孝作" (Munetaka saku). D. 8.6 cm Provenance: Former collection of Mr. Huu Pham (Galerie Potterat)