Iron TSUBA, Japanese Samurai Sword Guard, Edo Antique, Cultural Landscape —
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: 2.3″ x 1.9″ (58mm x 47mm). Thickness: […]