Japanese Iron Tsuba

Archive for May, 2021

Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard Iron Sukashi Tsuba 4 Geese Edo —

The tsuba was mostly to prevent the hand from sliding onto the Japanese sword “Katana”. It was for functionality by nature, but during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), there was peace in Japan so the tsuba got to become more ornamental and have antique value nowadays. Dimensions: 3.0″ x 3.0″ (76mm x 76mm) / […]

TSUBA Japanese sword guard Horses God Samurai Katana Japan Edo a8-18 —

7.7 cm, Width: approx. 6.8 cm, Thickness: approx. Thickness is measured at the outermost part. The thickness is measured at the outermost part (excluding the decorative part). There may be scratches, discoloration, dullness, scuffs, and stains. History and other details are unknown. Please understand that there may be slight errors in dimensions and weight. Please […]

Tsuba antique Japanese Samurai sword guard Iron Jakushi Ryu, Dragon Edo —

Jakushi A painter and craftsman active in Nagasaki. In the early Edo period. He studied painting under. Itsuzen, and contributed to the development of. Chinese painting in Nagasaki. His eccentric style of. Painting is said to be the root of the “eccentric painters”. Such as Jakuchu Ito and Soga Shohaku. He also learned the technique […]