T258.  Iron tsuba signed Echizen Ju Kinai.  7.3 x 7.3 x .53 cm.  The nakago hitsu-ana is .8 x 2.5 cm.  This is a heavy, dense feeling plate, nicely carved as a clam.  The kotsuka & kogai hitsu-ana were outlined in gold; most of it is missing.  Condition is excellent.  $300.