Sword guard - Iron (cast/wrought) - Japan - unknown

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Original Japanese iron sukashi tsuba with a left‑right openwork sea cucumber motif and a brass‑filled kozuka hitsu‑ana; approx. 75 × 76 × 5 mm, weight about 109 g, in fair condition with rust‑preventive clove oil treatment and a modern non‑original box included.

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Japanese iron sukashi tsuba with left-right openwork motif and finely engraved spiral decoration. The kozuka hitsu-ana is fitted with brass. Approximate dimensions: 75 mm (height) × 76 mm (width) × 5 mm (thickness). Weight: approx. 109 g.

Condition: The tsuba has been treated with clove oil for rust prevention, so a slight oil smell or residue may remain. Age-related wear is present. Please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition.

Included items: a modern-made tsuba box is included. The box is not original to the tsuba. Display stand is not included.


Japanese iron sukashi tsuba with left-right openwork motif and finely engraved spiral decoration. The kozuka hitsu-ana is fitted with brass. Approximate dimensions: 75 mm (height) × 76 mm (width) × 5 mm (thickness). Weight: approx. 109 g.

Condition: The tsuba has been treated with clove oil for rust prevention, so a slight oil smell or residue may remain. Age-related wear is present. Please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition.

Included items: a modern-made tsuba box is included. The box is not original to the tsuba. Display stand is not included.


Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Fair
Dynastic style/period
unknown
Height
7.5 cm
Width
7.6 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
unknown
Object title
Japanese iron sukashi tsuba with left-right sea cucumber motif – brass-filled kozuka hitsu-ana –
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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