Kashira Meiji Period Shakudo Bronze Cherry Blossoms on Branch with Stippled Background c. 1900

Kashira Meiji Period Shakudo
Stippled background and Silver and Gold Cherry Blossoms on a branch
This new estate has a small collection of Meiji Period Japanese Sword Hardware and I will try to post all of these pieces in a series to make viewing easy.
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Kishira
The Kashira is part of a Japanese Katana, Sword and was at the end of sword handle. Most of these pieces are bronze and mixed metal, called Shakudo

Year: Meiji Period, Jan 25, 1868 – Jul 30, 1912
Material: Bronze and mixed metal work
Subject: Cherry Blossoms on a Branch. Please see the images provided.

Size: 1 3/4 inches long
Condition: near perfect with minor wear to the gold. Small bench on the side where the cord goes through. Please see the images for details.

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