T246.  Iron tsuba signed, “Echizen Ju Kinai Saku”.  6.8 x 7.2 x .4 cm.  The nakago hitsu-ana is .7 x 2.5 cm.  This tsuba displays the crisp carving we expect from the Kinai School, the gold is nicely applied and almost 100% intact, and condition is excellent.  $275.