AN IRON, COPPER AND GOLD TSUBA DEPICTING SAMURAI W…AN IRON, COPPER AND GOLD TSUBA DEPICTING SAMURAI WARRIORS AMID ROCKS BY GENKOBy Genko, tsuba, iron, copper and gold Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An oval-round tsuba with openwork as well as two hitsu. Several warriors in armor are depicted between rocks and under pine trees, presumably a scene from the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans. One of the warriors has the horns known as kuwa-gata on his helmet. Semi-sculptural relief with copper zogan as well as some gold. Signed KOSHU GENKO saku, stylistically this is in the direction of the Soten school. HEIGHT 7.6 cmProvenance: Austrian private collection.Condition: Very good condition with minor rust.