Japanese Iron Tsuba

Archive for February, 2025

Japanese Iron Tsuba, Edo Period —

Oval, slightly over 2 5/8″ (2.66″) height. Sukashi, with tumbling flower petals facing in opposite directions buttressing the Nakago-ana. Crisp with slight frosty surface only and good patina. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

Japanese Tsuba Iron Maru Gata. NNJ436 —

Japanese Tsuba (sword hand guard). Round/Oval shape (Moro Gata). Tsuba with two hole (Histsu-ana) for storing small accessories and the main center hole (Nakago-ana) for the blade. The Histsu-ana is an opening for typically either for a Kogai (decorative tool used for tying or pinning hair) or Kozuka (a small knife with decorative handle). Simple […]

Japanese Iron Tsuba, Edo Period —

Mokko gata (melon section form), over 2 ¼” (2.35″) height. Two tomoe swirling around the Nakago-ana with their tails forming curls that complete the mokko gata shape. Excellent with glossy patina. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

Antique Edo Period Signed Fuchi Kashira Set Okina Design with NBK Certificate —

This exquisite antique Fuchi Kashira set hails from the Edo period, a time known for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The set includes a beautifully crafted Fuchi (collar) and Kashira (pommel), intricately designed with an Okina (wise man) motif, representing wisdom and longevity. Made from high-quality materials, these fittings were used to adorn […]