Any opinions on which era this tsuba might be?

[Turtle]

Hello , I am new on here,    I am just learning but have had an interest in the art of the Japanese sword and the art of the tsuba . I have included a photo without flash to try to show the iron 's natural patina, the sharper images are using a flash which has made them look darker. 

The shape is oval , the height is 67 mm , width 60mm , nakago ana 28mm   thickness 5mm

It has some 'bones' around the outside .  

 

I would be grateful for any ideas as to which era this might be.

 

 

 

 

[MauroP]

Hi "Turtle", a small dimension tsuba with prominent tekkotsu, could be Kanayama (later refurbished for a gunto mount)

Mauro

[Henry Wilson]

Kanayam yes, but I was also think Owari sukashi. The symmetric-ish designs makes me think so.

[Curran]

Third option, using older terminology not seen in newer books. You can come across it in Tosogu Vol. 1 translated by Markus:

"Kyoto Kanayama"

 

Those made in or for Kyoto area that reflect the appreciation for Kanayama works.

Often the sukashi is a bit more crowded in design and they more tekkotsu impregnated than earlier Owari area Kanayama.

More Versace than Versace.