Tsuba aus Eisen mit eingelegtem Blumenmotiv - Gusseisen - Japan - 1900–2000

This is a traditional Japanese antique iron tsuba (samurai sword guard) featuring an elegant floral motif with inlay decoration.

The surface is crafted from solid iron and embellished using the iroe-zōgan (gold inlay) technique. The contrast between the dark patinated iron and the delicate golden blossoms reflects the refined aesthetic balance characteristic of Japanese sword fittings.

The tsuba was originally mounted on a katana as both a protective hand guard and an artistic statement of the samurai’s taste and status. Over time, sword fittings such as this became highly collectible works of metal art, appreciated for craftsmanship, symbolism, and historical value.