T451.  Iron sukashi tsuba: chrysanthemum, fans, and birds.  7.5 x 7.6 x .38 cm.  The nakago hitsu-ana is .8 x 2.8 cm.  This is a great interpretation of a classic design.  The Hozon paper from the NBTHK is dated 2008 and gives the tsuba to Kyo Sukashi.  Also included is a translation of the paper and a write up on Kyo sukashi, provided by a former owner.  This tsuba comes with a high class box and pillow.

Condition is excellent; this one is quite good.  $595.