Tsuba / Japanese Sword Guard. The tsuba, also known as the sword guard, is an integral component of Japanese swords that serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The tsuba is a circular or oval-shaped plate made of metal or other materials that sits between the sword blade and the handle. Not only does the […]
This is an old landscape scene inlaid with gold on iron. The tsuba, also known as the sword guard, is an integral component of Japanese swords that serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The tsuba is a circular or oval-shaped plate made of metal or other materials that sits between the sword blade and […]
Tsuba / Japanese Sword Guard. This is a period piece, with gold and silver inlay. This is a high carved wood melon with landscape design on iron ground by Kaneie, a master craftsman of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Kaneike is said to be the founder of the pictorial style sword mounts, and left works depicting landscapes, […]
The tsuba, also known as the sword guard, is an integral component of Japanese swords that serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The tsuba is a circular or oval-shaped plate made of metal or other materials that sits between the sword blade and the handle. Not only does the tsuba protect the wielder’s hand […]
Mokko (Japanese quince) and cross in a circle family crest. 6.8 cm 2.7. Length 7.5 cm 3.0. Height 0.5cm (0.2in). So you may be billed these charges when this item be delivered. Please feel free to ask us if you have any questions! Please enjoy your shopping! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Tsuba”. […]
T his is Large Tsuba that design is hawk or eagle and pine tree. Size : L 93 x W 87 x D 3 mm. (3.7″ x 3.4″ x 0.12). Nakago hole : 31 mm. Weight : 101 g 3.6 oz. Condition : Very Good antique condition as you can see the pictures for the […]
IRON HEIANJO TSUBA- 86x83x5 iron, mokko shaped, Heianjo tsuba in auriculate (ear shape) design with extensive brass vine and leaf inlay. Nawame (rope) border trim. A very nice early Edo tsuba. THIS TSUBA IS ILLUSTRATED ON PAGE 80 IN THE BOOK “JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS-ONIN -HEIANJO-YOSHIRO” BY GARY MURTHA. The item “Japanese Samurai Sword Iron Mokko […]
A beautifully simple iron mokko tsuba for katana samurai sword. Estimated to be Edo period. The tsuba is signed, but I cannot read the kanji. I have a large collection of antique Japanese weapons and fittings that I value and treasure. The way I collect is with the philosophy that I do not want to […]
LARGE PHOTOS BELOW DESCRIPTION. AT TIMES ADDED INFORMATION UNDER PHOTOS. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE. KEEP IN MIND , USED , HANDLED. ANTIQUE JAPANESE TSUBA – HAMMERED IRON MOKKO. IRON SILVER GOLD COPPER. CARVED WATER FALL WITH SAMURAI CATCHING WATER WITH LADLE AT HIS SIDE HANGING JAPANESE SWORD. TSUBA : HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED TREATED OR […]