Sword guard - Iron (cast/wrought) - Japan

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Original Japanese iron sukashi tsuba with a left-right sea cucumber openwork motif and a brass-filled kozuka hitsu-ana, approx. 75 mm height, 76 mm width, 5 mm thickness, and about 109 g, in Fair condition with rust-prevention oil treatment and age-related wear.

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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.

Unknown period

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.

Unknown period

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

Country of origin
Japan
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Fair
Height
7.5 cm
Width
7.6 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Military Context
Yes
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
JapanVerified
5
Objects sold
3
Objects in auction
1
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Private

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