T227.  Very fine Echizen Kinai tsuba.6.8 x 6.8 x .4 cm.  The nakago hitsu-ana is.6 x 2.4 cm.  Signed, Echizen Ju Kinai Saku.  The collector who owned this before gave it to 5th generation of Kinai, circa 1825.  The quality of carving and incredible fine detail is quite amazing; this is a 1st class piece.  Condition is excellent.  $600.