Oval Sentoku Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1107597
05-189p

An oval sentoku tsuba with metal fukurin (rim cover)overlaid in silver, gold, shakudo and copper. The setting for the front of the tsuba is a mysterious nocturnal scene of a fisherman with two cormorants by the river’s edge. The practice of using cormorants to catch small river fish dates to the Nara Period when the fisherman would tie the bird’s neck with rope to prevent the bird from swallowing the fish. The reverse side of the tsuba depicts a truncated image of a boat among water reeds and on... Click for details

Handsome Japanese Tsuba,Sword Guard w/fine Gold Inlaid

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1101831
051112

The size of Tsuba: 2 11/16" Long x 2 1/2". Beautiful Japanese Iron Sukashi Tsuba with the design of Uryu (rain dragon) in fine gold inlaid. The tsuba with fine gold inlaid front and back in detail of Uryu and clouds. There is even gold inlaid work on the side of top Tsuba as well as lower side Tsuba. The condition of Tsuba excellent. There are some rust as Tsuba from Edo period are expected. It came with Kiri wood Tsuba box. The cover of box not showing but it came together. The gold is... Click for details

Fine fuchi-kashira. Signed: Masayuki Hamano.

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1800: item #1096868
574

A fine set of fuchi-kashira of iron. The kashira decorated with an image of Fudo Myoo, the fuchi with rocks and plants in taka bori, usuniku bori zogan iroe. Signed: Masayuki Hamano. Midle-Edo period, ca. 1750. Fitted box. Good condition. (2).

Antique Japanese Sentoku Sword Tsuba, 19th C.

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1096267
2640

A kakugata shaped sentoku sword guard with design of iris flowers and a bridge in katakiri technique. Condition: very good. Dimension: 6.6 cm x 5.9 cm.

Shibuichi Tsuba with Kiri Mons

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1061450
03-346p

A shibuichi, eight-lobed tsuba with beautifully executed gilt kiri mons strategically placed, front and back. (The kiri mon, or paulownia crest, one of the most honored Japanese crests, also relates to the legend of the mythical phoenix that perches only on the branches of the paulownia tree.) This tsuba is in very good condition, with 2 kogai bitsu (opening for the kogai and kozuka). Length: 3" Late Edo Period, Japan

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

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