Tsuba Japanese antique iron Mumei Kiri (Paulownia) design Edo era —
Length 7.5 cm (3.0 in).
Length 7.5 cm (3.0 in).
Length 9.5 cm (3.7 in).
Kojima Takanori is a samurai who was active as a Nancho (Southern Court). Kojima Takanori tried to recapture Emperor Go-Daigo on the way to Oki. To write a cross poem associated with the story of the Chinese Sword of Goujian.
7.16cm x approx. 6.68cm x approx. 0.47cm (thickness of face plate).
This is a masterpiece of Yoshiro style tsuba. The deep rusty color of the iron and the austere shining brass combine well with the unusual shape to create a precious gem that evokes an exotic atmosphere.
Japanese antique sword guard. The fact that it appears to be cast rather than forged suggests that it was made in the 1980s, during the Edo period in Japan. Feel the scenery from when there were still samurai in Japan.
Tsuba is parts which protect handle, and mostcharacteristic parts of Katana. Actually, Tsuba is also very popular. There is many artistic Tsuba which is carved dragon, hawk, flower, pine and so on.
Even if you think to yourself, But the item I want is only available in Japan.
Craft: Electroplating, Clay tempered Tang: Full tang. Blade material: 1095 carbon steel Bo-hi: Yes. Before being quenched, a special clay mixture can be applied onto the blade to harden the edge and obtain different hardness on the blade.