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A mokko shaped russet iron tsuba
Signed Kenzui, Meiji period (late 19th century)
Therusset iron tsuba finely carved with a bat in high relief beneath a silver crescent moon with drifting clouds applied with gold, on the reverse a willow carved in sunken relief beside a meandering stream in silver inlay
3 in. (7.62 cm.)

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While bat has weird images in the West, it has auspicious meaning and symbolizes blessings and it is one of the most popular subjects in Asia.