By Shoami Motoshige, signed Shoami MotoshigeJapan, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The iron tsuba of nadekakugata shape, the ground finely worked to resemble tree bark and very finely inlaid in gold with a spider web on both sides. Signed to the front SHOAMI MOTOSHIGE.SIZE 8.1 x 7.9 cmWEIGHT 187.3 gCondition: Excellent condition with typical associated surface wear.Provenance: European private collection.A quite typical work for the Shoami school, executed here in a particularly delicate manner. The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on page 1179 (H 05927.0).