M136.  Iron sukashi tsuba.  6.4 x 7 x .3 cm.  The tsuba is signed Yamakichibei (school work) and has the melted surface typical of their work.  The sukashi is pine tree on one side and either dragonfly or long eared rabbit on the other.  Numerous tekkotsu appear on the rim and surface.  Condition is excellent.  $375.