The first tsuka looks as though it is supposed to have an ito wrap as there is a divot near to the kashira which is the same on a wood core to allow for the knot size.
The positioning of the decoration suggests that too, as it is on the same plane as the menuki would be.
Iron Tsuka
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The first tsuka looks as though it is supposed to have an ito wrap as there is a divot near to the kashira which is the same on a wood core to allow for the knot size.
The positioning of the decoration suggests that too, as it is on the same plane as the menuki would be.
Interesting piece.