AF22304-Tsuba: Choyo Hagi Ju Inoue Kiyotaka Saku

Tsuba:
Mei (signature): Choyo Hagi Ju Inoue Kiyotaka Saku
Kansei 11 Tsuchinoto-Hitsuji Chushun　Gyonen　38　Sai Kore wo Tsukuru
長陽萩住　井上清高作 / 寛政十一己未仲春　行年三十八歳造之

Length: 7.23 cm x 7.02 cm(2.85 inches x 2.76 inches)
Thickness of rim: 0.37cm(0.15 inches)
Jidai(era): Late Edo period
Weight: 97g

Special feature: On iron round-shape tsuba, a tiger in a bamboo grove and a waterfall　are carved. According to the inscription on the reverse side, he made this tsuba at the age of 38. The workmanship creates a blooming, vigorous, and refreshing atmosphere.

AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.