Japanese Iron Tsuba

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Japanese sword tsuba made by Mogarako Munenori in a paulownia box —

All my products are 100% Authentic. Mogarako Munenori is a representative metalworker of Omi Province. The unique method of applying gorgeous inlays to carving that takes time and effort is also called Omi-bori. It is believed to be in the middle of the Edo period. International Buyers – Please Note. I do not mark merchandise […]

Japanese Antique Samurai Signed TSUBA Katana Sword Hilt (b447) —

Japanese Antique Samurai TSUBA Katana Sword Hilt. Tsuba is the hand guard mounted on a Japanese sword. It serves to keep the user’s hand from sliding up onto the blade of the sword, to counterbalance the weight of the blade, to communicate the social standing, beliefs and tastes of its owner, and, to some degree, […]