Japanese Iron Tsuba

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TSUBA Japanese sword guard dragon Samurai Katana Japan Edo a12-98 —

6.8 cm, Width: approx. 6.3 cm, Thickness: approx. Center hole (length and width): Approx. The “Tsuba” is an important part of a Japanese sword. It has various roles, such as protecting the hand that holds the hilt when the blade is cut, and balancing the weight of the sword and hilt. Today, the tsuba is […]

Tsuba antique Japanese Samurai sword guard Iron Jakushi Ryu, Dragon Edo —

Jakushi A painter and craftsman active in Nagasaki. In the early Edo period. He studied painting under. Itsuzen, and contributed to the development of. Chinese painting in Nagasaki. His eccentric style of. Painting is said to be the root of the “eccentric painters”. Such as Jakuchu Ito and Soga Shohaku. He also learned the technique […]