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

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

A Shakudo and Soft Metal Tsuba with Shiba Onko

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1000588
01-435p

A partly pierced oval shakudo and soft metal tsuba with gilt detailing depicting the legend of Shiba Onko.The imagery captures the moment when a karako, drowning in an oversized pot is rescued by his friend - who breaks the pot. (Based on a 11th Century Chinese story.) The extensive carving, chiseling - and the asymetrical positioning of the figures and the almost human pine trees - creates a lively scene, the multitude of gaping figures gesticulating in awe and amazement.... Click for details

An Iron and Multi-Metal Tsuba With Kappa

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1000586
04-363p

A large, squared-mokko shaped tsuba executed in iron and multi-metals with a kappa under a lotus umbrella crossing a bridge, sheets of fine rain falling diagonally, details overlaid in gold. On the reverse, rain falls over shakudo branches and gold reeds alongside the road. This charming tsuba is in excellent condition with very minor rust, commensurate with age. Edo Period, Japan

A Mokko-shaped Iron Sukashi Tsuba

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1920: item #1000582
FC-202p

This is an elegant mokko-shaped iron tsuba of sukashi style with flying geese within a diamond. This highly stylized Akasuka tsuba is in very good condition with only minor wear consistent with age and use. Edo Period, Japan

Kinko Tsuba with Cockerel Family

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #1000564
06-161p

An extremely fine kinko tsuba of oval form with cockerel family executed in gold on a shakudo nanako ground. The cockerel family is depicted in takazogan with a generous use of minutely detailed gold in high relief. The family rummages for food on one side and on reverse, two chicks appear to wander off tsuba's edge. This Ishiguro school tsuba is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. 19th Century, Japan

Antique Japanese Inlaid Tsuba Katana Sword Guard

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1800: item #997967
7275

Approximately 18th century, impressive metal work, Japanese inlaid iron tsuba guard. It is excellent in condition.

Stock Number:7275

Size: 8.4cm by 7.8cm Nakago: 3cm ... Click for details

Japanese Knife Handle with Mixed Metal Inlay

Japanese: Samurai: Sword Fittings Pre 1900: item #955318

Japanese knife handle made of bronze with mixed metal inlay of 4 characters on minutely textured ground, Edo Period (early 1800's). Size: 3 3/4" long