Kutsuwa - mystery bits ?

[Davis]

Hi

I removed these from a distressed tsuka and gave them a gentle clean.

 

Does anyone have any ideas as to age, school and the subject? Do they depict horse bits or a subtle show of allegiance to a particular clan?

 

I have an open mind and no firm opinions but would welcome yours.

 

Mick

[kusunokimasahige]

From the looks of it I would say Horse bit.

 

The Shimazu mon would not be depicted this way in a chain link.

 

KM

[raven2]

Definitely horse bits.

[Thierry BERNARD]

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