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Lot details Signed Goto Mitsuteru Japan, Goto school, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The migakiji (polished ground) suaku (copper) finely worked in silver, gold, and suaku takazogan with a large peony blossom borne on a leafy stem with small, silver dewdrops resting on the leaves. The silver reverse engraved in katakiribori and kebori with two butterflies flying above a narrow stream. Signed to the side GOTO MITSUTERU. HEIGHT 9.6 cm WEIGHT 33.9 g Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear. With a wood tomobako storage box. The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1100 (H 05447.0).