Sword guard - Iron (cast/wrought) - Japan - unknown
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A Japanese round iron tsuba with a crescent-like openwork sukashi design, in fair condition with patina and wear, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer, authentic original with no certificate, and not supplied with a stand.
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A Japanese iron tsuba of round form with symmetrical openwork design.
The openwork appears crescent-like in composition, creating a simple and attractive sukashi design.
The tsuba shows a dark brown to reddish-brown patina with noticeable surface wear, roughness, and oxidation consistent with age and use.
An incised inscription or signature-like marking is visible near the nakago-ana, but it is indistinct and cannot be confidently read from the available photographs. For this reason, the school, maker, and exact period are left unconfirmed.
Material: iron
Form: round sukashi tsuba
Condition: visible age-related wear, surface roughness, patina variation, and rust/oxidation. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
A modern wooden storage box is included; it is not original to the tsuba.
The exact period of manufacture is uncertain, and the piece is therefore offered conservatively as a Japanese tsuba of uncertain period.
A Japanese iron tsuba of round form with symmetrical openwork design.
The openwork appears crescent-like in composition, creating a simple and attractive sukashi design.
The tsuba shows a dark brown to reddish-brown patina with noticeable surface wear, roughness, and oxidation consistent with age and use.
An incised inscription or signature-like marking is visible near the nakago-ana, but it is indistinct and cannot be confidently read from the available photographs. For this reason, the school, maker, and exact period are left unconfirmed.
Material: iron
Form: round sukashi tsuba
Condition: visible age-related wear, surface roughness, patina variation, and rust/oxidation. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.
A modern wooden storage box is included; it is not original to the tsuba.
The exact period of manufacture is uncertain, and the piece is therefore offered conservatively as a Japanese tsuba of uncertain period.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Fair
Dynastic style/period
unknown
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
unknown
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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