Iron Tsuba (sword guard) by 2nd generation Kaneie.Motif of monkey trying to catch the reflection of the moon in the water.
Date: early-mid. 17th century
Size: 8.1 cm X 7.5 cm
Note: Hakogaki storage box (inside of lid) : 2nd generation Kaneie, motif of monkey trying to catch the reflection of the moon in the water.  Rare work by this maker that every connoisseur would desire and not let go.  Signed: Seikoen   in mid spring of 1955.