An iron tsuba Nanban school, 18th century Of oval form, carved in low relief with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, the reverse similarly carved with a putto derived from a European leather design, flanked by the letters ERNOL UTPFS, highlights of gold and silver nunome; unsigned. 8.2cm (3¼in). Footnotes: リザーブ設定無し 鍔　龍に天使　無銘　18世紀 The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part V, lot 12. www.bonhams.com/auctions/20555/lot/12/ Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com