Openwork decorations 'Christian Crosses' (?), one with gilded decoration, another damascened with gold wire. Period: 17th Century. Origin: Japanese - early Edo period (1615-1868). Material: Iron. Dimensions: (larger) 8.8 cm. Condition: Wear on gold, significant signs of use. Notes: Tsubas with Christian crosses are very rare and historically significant Japanese sword guards, manufactured from the Momoyama period to the Edo period.