Antique Japanese Lacquered Menpo Samurai Mask

Japanese: Samurai: Armor Pre 1900: item #1058458
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This is a Japanese samurai Ressei Menpo, a Ressei style face mask dated Bakumatsu, at the end of Edo (1850-). A prominent characteristic of the Ressei mask is that it truly has a menacing and fierce look, this menpo has decorative deep creases along nose and cheeks , the mouth is opened widely showing metal gilt teeth , and it has a flared silver moustache and small beard tuft on the lower lip. It is a Tetsuji , iron , mask with 3 Tares, being 3 layers of neck guard . With detachable nose and... Click for details

Rare Antique Japanese Dagger Kaiken, 19th C.

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #1054187
4213

A short dagger carried for self-defense, formerly used by men and women of th samurai class. The unsigned blade is in "hira zukuri" form with beautiful wave-like "hamon". The handle encased with shark skin and the lacquer "saya" with aventurine. Condition: blade with traces of time, shark skin with few imperfections. Dimension blade: 10 cm long, total length: 19.6 cm, weight: 102 g.

Iron Tsuba Inlaid with Sentoku Aoi Leaves

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1053243
5-276cp

A semi-sukashi, mokko-shaped iron tsuba inlaid with sentoku in Heianjo style. Aoi leaves and fine tendrils on both sides are inlaid in suemon zogan style, the large areas inlaid with slightly- raised sentoku. (This elegant Heianjo style became popular during the Muromachi Period, continuing well into the Edo Period.) This marvelous example of the genre is in very good condition, its minor wear commensurate with age and use. Diameter: 3" Edo Period, Japan

A Menuki as Kwan Yu

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1051181
9-134cp

A large and marvelous shakudo and gilt menuki formed as a standing Kuan Yu with fierce expression and Chinese halberd in hand. The Chinese general is dressed in intricate, patterned robes of kaga-inlaid gilt, round helmet on his head. On the reverse, a large silver rectangular plaque is incised with the name Suifu in Ibaragi prefecture, the artist's home base - near Tokyo This striking menuki is in excellent condition; minor wear to the gilt commensurate with age and use. 19th C... Click for details

A pair of Menuki as a Kabuto and Arrow with Quivers

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1051179
04-347p

A pair of menuki cast in relief with elaborate use of shakudo, gilt and silver; one, formed as a kabuto and gunbai (war fan), the other a bow with arrows and quiver. This set of menuki is exquisitely incised, textured and chiseled to achieve the appearance of the actual objects. The menuki are in excellent condition with no dents, loss or restoration. Edo Period, Japan

Owari Style Iron Tsuba Modeled as a Crane

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1049458
FC-203p

An Owari style, iron tsuba expertly modeled as a crane with outstretched wings, its body pierced in the ko-sukashi style (negative silhouette). The mimi, edge of the tsuba, is shaped as the bird's plumage, the eyes inlaid with gold, both providing immediate identity to this beautiful and recognizable motif in Japanese art. No restoration or damage, only minor signs of wear consistent with age. Edo Period, Japan

Antique Japanese Lacquered Menpo Samurai Mask

Japanese: Samurai Pre 1900: item #1045629
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This is a Japanese samurai Hanpo (Menpo), half mask dated Bakumatsu, at the end of Edo (1850-). It is Tetsuji , iron mask with 4 Tare, 4 layers of neck gurad. A lacquered half, forged with scalloped edges on the cheeks and a protruding chin. The back of mask is decorated with Shu, red color.It has a hole to drain perspiration. Some areas have cracks on the lacquer, and there are some chipped , worn spots and it does not come with codes to tie anymore. The highest area of mask 4 " H x 6.5 " ... Click for details

Iron tsuba, nanban style dragons + lotus, Japan, 18th c

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1800: item #1031147
10626

Forged iron tsuba in nanban style with undercutting. Design of a rain dragon on the bottom of each, their tails intertwining with the karakusa, interspersed with lotus flowers and leaves. Unsigned. Japan, Edo period, probably late 18th century.
Height: 3 inches ; width: 2 7/8 inches (7.5 x 7.3 cm).
Few light rust spots in deeper areas.... Click for details

Mino Goto School Daisho Tsuba Set

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1028565
04-296p

A classical Mino Goto School daisho tsuba set of mokko-form worked in relief with scrolling peony vines and playful shishi in overlaid gilt and shakudo on a finely grained nanako ground. The daisho tsuba are presented in a custom-made wooden display box with silken pillows and fitted lid. The tsuba set is in excellent condition-an exquisite addition to any collection. Mid Edo Period, Japan

A Pair of Shakudo and Gilt Menuki Cufflinks

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1012954
5-222cp

A marvelous pair of shakudo and gilt menuki formed as bridles for Samurai horses.The menuki were transformed into a gentleman's cufflinks with silver mounts. In excellent condition with some desired patination to the silver mounts. 19th Century, Japan