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

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Japan-origin iron tsuba with round openwork and two larger apertures showing traces of gold-colored decoration, unsigned and original, in fair condition, dimensions 7.63 × 7.62 cm, thickness 0.46 cm, weight 122.7 g, with a modern wooden storage box and cloth pouch included (not original).

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Description from the seller

A Japanese iron tsuba of round form with openwork decoration.
The plate has two larger apertures and several smaller openwork elements around the rim, with traces of gold-colored decoration remaining on the surface.

Dimensions: approx. 7.63 × 7.62 cm
Thickness: approx. 0.46 cm
Weight: approx. 122.73 g
Signature: unsigned (mumei)

The tsuba shows age-related wear, surface rubbing, patina variation, minor corrosion/oxidation, and wear to the gold-colored decoration. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

A wooden storage box and cloth pouch are included; however, the box appears to be of modern manufacture and 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 openwork decoration.
The plate has two larger apertures and several smaller openwork elements around the rim, with traces of gold-colored decoration remaining on the surface.

Dimensions: approx. 7.63 × 7.62 cm
Thickness: approx. 0.46 cm
Weight: approx. 122.73 g
Signature: unsigned (mumei)

The tsuba shows age-related wear, surface rubbing, patina variation, minor corrosion/oxidation, and wear to the gold-colored decoration. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

A wooden storage box and cloth pouch are included; however, the box appears to be of modern manufacture and 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
Height
7.63 cm
Width
7.62 cm
Depth
0.46 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
unknown
Object title
Japanese iron openwork tsuba with traces of gold-colored decoration – unsigned – with modern wooden
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
JapanVerified
4
Objects sold
7
Objects in auction
1
Review
Private

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