Tsuba Two Dragons Design Mumei, Nanban Katana Antique Japanese Swords Samurai —
Design: Two Dragons Tsuba. Mei: Mumei, but has been attributed to the Nunban Tradition. Era: Mid Edo Period. Height: 6.9cm (2.7in). Width: 6.8cm (2.7in). Thickness: 0.5cm (0.2in). The term “Nanban” refers to foreign countries, including Portugal, Spain, and, in a broader sense, China, and came into wide use after the Portuguese introduced guns to Tanegashima […]