Antique Large Japanese Sword Iron Tsuba Kiri Leaves —
Antique Japanese large tsuba (sword guard) for a katana. Measures 81mm (3.25 inches) by 75mm by 3.5mm. Weighs 122 grams (4.3 oz). Iron with kiri leaves and vines; mixed metal on the front and on the back. Their is a shakudo/alloy plug in one hole. The kiri leaf is a symbol of the government of Japan, as seen in the kiri leaves on the government crest. Please see my other tsuba auctions.
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