MASAYUKI: A HAMANO SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH TEMPLE GUARDIANS (NIO) After Hamano Masayuki (Hamano Shozui, 1696-1769), signed Masayuki Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The iron maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu finely decorated with many clouds and inlaid with a pair of nio (temple guardians) in silver, copper and gold. The reverse shows their backs and the signature MASAYUKI (Shozui). SIZE 7.6 x 7.4 cm WEIGHT 164.3 g Condition: Very good condition with minimal surface wear and rust. Provenance: French private collection.