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

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Giovanni Bottero
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Selected by Giovanni Bottero

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Estimate  € 180 - € 200
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Original Japanese iron tsuba with gold-colored floral decoration in a rounded form, featuring a central nakago-ana and two hitsu-ana, in fair condition and measuring approximately 6.9 × 6.5 × 0.5 cm and about 100 g, with a modern storage box included (not original).

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Description from the seller

A Japanese iron tsuba of rounded form with gold-colored floral decoration and a small butterfly-like motif. The tsuba has a central nakago-ana and two hitsu-ana. Approximate size: 6.9 × 6.5 cm, thickness approx. 0.5 cm, weight approx. 100 g.

Condition is consistent with age and use, with surface wear, oxidation, rubbing, and partial wear/loss to the gold-colored decoration. There is also visible irregular wear around one hitsu-ana on the reverse. 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. Display stand is not included.


A Japanese iron tsuba of rounded form with gold-colored floral decoration and a small butterfly-like motif. The tsuba has a central nakago-ana and two hitsu-ana. Approximate size: 6.9 × 6.5 cm, thickness approx. 0.5 cm, weight approx. 100 g.

Condition is consistent with age and use, with surface wear, oxidation, rubbing, and partial wear/loss to the gold-colored decoration. There is also visible irregular wear around one hitsu-ana on the reverse. 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. 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
6.9 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Military Context
Yes
Estimated period
unknown
Object title
Japanese iron tsuba with gold-colored floral decoration – modern storage box included
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
JapanVerified
4
Objects sold
7
Objects in auction
1
Review
Private

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