Japanese metal kozuka (sword knife handle), with colored inlay (iro-e) and high-relief carving (takabori) and nanako (fish-roe) texture; design: flower. The seller describes it as signed (mei); the signature has not been authenticated. Size and details: please see the photos. Condition: some scratches and dirt; see photos. Terms as written by the seller (not translated): 茄子. 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.