FOUR JAPANESE IRON TSUBA (SWORD GUARDS),Edo period (18th - 19th century). Comprised of large quatrefoil iron plate with boats on water in mountain setting, some gilting; a serrate large iron plate with small round piercings and dragon in spots of water motif, gold trim; medium size sukashi (pierced design) iron plate, sunflower motif, signed masa (indistinct). - 3 1/4 in. high; 3 in. high; 3 in. high; 2 7/8 in. high. Estimate $425-525