johnydangerfield

Thanks all Appreciate the time and comments

I need help to identify this heavy brass object. It looks like a TSUBA? It weighs 177grams 76mm size - 6mm thick - Rounded and the rim = seppadai. It also has a high relief and could be a lions heads? on the front face. I have exhausted my online ability and think it maybe JINGO1 or around 1750"s but then again it could only be a recent copy. I would love your thoughts on the matter. I have a passion for Chinese Japanese items of antiquity and have now discovered the TSUBA.