Shibuchi Kozuka with Gold & Silver Inlays, Edo Period

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #819774
BB97

DESCRIPTION: A Japanese kozuka crafted from a brown shibuichi alloy (silver and copper), the design incorporating kata-kiri-bori engraving and inlaid gold, silver, and shakudo (gold and copper alloy) in high relief depicting an egret and a bulbul bird perched on a riverside branch gazing at the moon. Unsigned, very good quality and condition, c. 1770 – 1820. DIMENSIONS: 4" long (10 cm).

Japanese Shibuichi Kozuka with Peony Blossom, 18th C.

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1800: item #818021
BB99

DESCRIPTION: A well patinated shibuichi (silver and copper alloy) kozuka with gold, silver, copper and shakudo flat inlays and kata-kiri-bori engraving, featuring a design of a peony plant with butterflies. Kaga Province, c. 1700 – 1740; unsigned, good quality and condition. DIMENSIONS: 3 ¾” long (9.5 cm).

Pair of Japanese Copper Menuki, Edo Period, 18th C.

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1800: item #818000
BB118

DESCRIPTION: Pair of menuki in the form of citrus fruits with textured skin crafted from a copper base, hand worked and engraved, with shakudo (copper alloy) leaves and silver dew-drops. C. 1720 – 1760, unsigned, very good work and condition. DIMENSIONS: Each 1” wide (2.5 cm).

Unusual Japanese Tsuba Sword Guard Dragon

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #775435
022200

The size of Tsuba: 2 3/4" L x 2 9/16" W x 3/16" Thick. Very unusual Japanese Iron Tsuba, Sword Guard. Tsuba has carved(engraved) design of double dragon on both side. 1.5 mm deep. It is very unusual dragon design. Dragon body has silver applied and gold applied(inlaid) on the dragon head. One side of inlaid has been worn except dragon head area. Application of silver and gold work can be seen from right side dragon body which has fine mesh work underneath of silver. Condition of Tsuba as seen in... Click for details

Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772051
5280

Estimated date from Edo peirod (1603-1867), Singed Japanese sword tsuba gaurd Overally fine in condition with aged worn.

Stock Number:5280

Size: 8.8cm by 8.7cm(3.5" by 3.4") ... Click for details

Antique Ainu Samurai Katana Sword Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772049
5311

Estimated date from 19th century, Japanese katana tsuba gaurd used by the Ainu people. Overally good in condition with aged worn.

Stock Number:5311

Size: 8.8cm by 8.5cm(3.5" by... Click for details

Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Iron Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772048
5308

Estimated date from Edo peirod (1603-1867), Japanese iron sword tsuba gaurd. Good in condition with aged worn.

Stock Number:5308

Size: 8cm by 7.5cm wide(3.1" by 3") Nakago 2.7... Click for details

Antique Japanese Katana Sword Tsuba by Shomin Uuno

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772047
5304

Museum quality metal work done by one of the most prominent metalworker from meiji period, Shomin Unno. Exquisitely rendering shishi lion metal work on the iron tsuba. Ovearlly good in condition with fine patina and scratches as seen on the photo.

Stock Number:5304... Click for details

Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Iron Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772045
5303

Estimated date from Edo peirod (1603-1867), Japanese iron sword tsuba gaurd. Good in condition with aged worn.

Stock Number:5303

Size: 7.5cm by 7.5cm (3" by 3") Nakago 3.1cm(1.... Click for details

Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Iron Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1837 VR: item #772044
5297

Estimated date from Edo peirod (1603-1867), Signed Japanese iron sword tsuba gaurd with the motif of dragon. Good in condition with aged worn.

Stock Number:5297

Size: 7.2cm by ... Click for details