Japanese Samurai Sword Guard Iron Tsuba Antique Edo Cloud signed MITSUNAGA —
The tsuba was mostly to prevent the hand from sliding onto the Japanese sword “Katana”. It was for functionality by nature, but during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), there was peace in Japan so the tsuba got to become more ornamental and have antique value nowadays. Dimensions: 2.3″ x 2.1″ (59mm x 54mm). Thickness: […]