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

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Japanese iron tsuba, round with a dense radiating line surface pattern, featuring a central nakago-ana, one oval hitsu-ana and small inserted metal pieces around the nakago-ana; approx. 8.8 cm x 8.8 cm x 0.5 cm, in fair condition with age-related wear and rust, supplied with a modern storage box (not original).

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A Japanese iron tsuba of rounded form with a dense radiating line surface pattern. The guard has a central nakago-ana, one oval hitsu-ana, and small inserted metal pieces around the nakago-ana. Approximate size is about 8.8 cm × 8.8 cm, with a thickness of approximately 5 mm.

The surface shows noticeable age-related wear, oxidation, and rust, especially around the central area. The rim is rounded and the plate appears solid and fairly thick. The overall appearance is simple and strong, with a finely textured radiating pattern across both sides.

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. A modern-made storage box is included. The box is not original to the tsuba.


A Japanese iron tsuba of rounded form with a dense radiating line surface pattern. The guard has a central nakago-ana, one oval hitsu-ana, and small inserted metal pieces around the nakago-ana. Approximate size is about 8.8 cm × 8.8 cm, with a thickness of approximately 5 mm.

The surface shows noticeable age-related wear, oxidation, and rust, especially around the central area. The rim is rounded and the plate appears solid and fairly thick. The overall appearance is simple and strong, with a finely textured radiating pattern across both sides.

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. A modern-made storage box is included. The box is not original to the tsuba.


Details

Over 200 years old
No
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Fair
Dynastic style/period
unknown
Height
8.8 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Width
8.8 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
unknown
Object title
Japanese iron tsuba with radiating line surface pattern – one hitsu-ana – with modern storage box
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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