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: 2.8″ x 2.5″ (70mm x 64mm). Thickness: […]
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: 2.8″ x 2.5″ (70mm x 64mm). Thickness: […]
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: 2.8″ x 2.5″ (70mm x 64mm). Thickness: […]
A very nice antique iron. It features a detailed scenarie of samurai domestic village life in a three dimensional design. Pinetree, waves, a house, and two characters. The item “Antique Japanese Iron Tsuba for Katana Samurai Domestic Scene (3D)” is in sale since Monday, October 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Other […]