An iron tsuba depicting mount fuji, a dragon and a tiger

Description:

Japan, signed Hôjusai Masakage, ca. 1875
H. 7,2 cm
On the front, a relief depicting a dragon soaring amid swirling clouds above Mount Fuji. On the shore, next to waves, a tiger gazes up at the dragon. On the reverse, Mount Fuji is depicted among clouds and waves. Iron, with details accented in gold and silver.
From a European private collection - Minor wear