Japanese shakudo menuki (sword grip ornaments), with colored inlay (iro-e). The seller describes it as signed (mei); the signature has not been authenticated. Seller-stated period: Edo. Size approx. 0.49 in (12.5 mm), thickness approx. 0.24 in (6 mm), weight approx. 0.2 oz (5.5 g). Condition: some scratches and dirt; see photos. Signature as written by the seller: 金工 (reading not confirmed). Terms as written by the seller (not translated): 容彫金, 小道具, 本歌, 目貫上手, 目貫金工, 藻貝. Not appraised; no certificate is included and any signature or period is as stated by the previous owner and not authenticated. Please check all photos carefully. Ships from Japan.