This tsuba had been sold, but the buyer was unfortunately not able to complete the purchase after all, so I am re-listing it here.   This is a small (6.5cm x 6.3cm x 5mm) but compact and powerful iron Ohno tsuba, dating most likely to the late-Momoyama to early-Edo period.  Ohno tsuba were products of Owari province, and are seen to be rather closely associated with Kanayama tsuba, which of course are also Owari province works.  Ohno guards are famed for their very strong, compact forms and th