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TB19055 Japanese Antique Samurai Sword Nozarashi Design Zogan TSUBA —

Japanese Antique Samurai Sword Shakudo and Suaka and Silver Zogan Tsuba with Skeleton Design with Box. Depicting a “Nozarashi” design. Nozarashi, meaning “exposed in a field” in Japanese, is a motif of skeletons, skulls, and bones. It is a symbol of courage or preparedness. And samurai often liked the nozarashi design. On front side, it […]