Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Edo Period Tsubas consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac wear and paper peeling evident

wear and paper peeling evident on the lid

His body was recovered and carried down the mountain by shepherds and other volunteer searchers

The contents varied considerably: officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a pipe

makers cartouche in the center denotes MARIANO CEJALVO CRUZ 11 MADRID

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Edo Period Tsubas consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac wear and paper peeling evident1. Tsuba, iron, featuring gold inlaid design of blossoming plum branches over textured landscape 61. 92 (w); 2. Tsuba, iron, mokko gatea shape, four lobed or melon like design, 70. 60; 3. Tsuba, iron, design with hitsu ana, 71 mm (w); 4. Tsuba, iron, featuring sukashi (open work) cherry blossom or flower design, 75. 44 mm (w), fine as a lot.