Vintage Bronze Inlaid Kama Handles| Japanese Tea Kettle Ring Handles

Japanese Iron side handles for a kama (Japanese Tea Kettle) made of iron with bronze inlay. Crafted by Onishi Jyogen (1720-1783). He was a kettle maker at Sanjo Kamaza in Kyoto, and the 7th generation of the Onishi family. Some losses to the inlay Translations: [Box Top]: 釜鐶 Kanman [Box Inside]: 象嵌入 釜鐶 Zokannyu Kanman 右之宝展年付代 浄玄作無様之也 清釜師 大西浄長作 Kiyokamashi Onishi Jyokyo 辛巳 孟友日 Shinshi Kanotomi Mouyubi The beginning of good things Iron Edo Period (1603-1868) 3" (diameter)