Choshu Tomotsugu 長州 友次 sign maple - - Tuba - Japan

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Openwork iron tsuba with a maple leaf design, signed Tomotsugu of Choshu in the Edo period, provenance Japan, dimensions about 73 × 71 × 4 mm, weight 92 g, very good antique condition.

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Description from the seller

This is openwork tsuba that design is maple leaf
Craft man "Tomotsugu in Choshu country" sign
Edo period

Size : L 73 x W 71 x D 4 mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 0.16")
Nakago hole : 25 mm
Weight : 92 g (3.2 oz.)
Condition :very good antique condition as you can see the pictures for the year
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
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This is openwork tsuba that design is maple leaf
Craft man "Tomotsugu in Choshu country" sign
Edo period

Size : L 73 x W 71 x D 4 mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 0.16")
Nakago hole : 25 mm
Weight : 92 g (3.2 oz.)
Condition :very good antique condition as you can see the pictures for the year
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
I try my best to describe items accurately, but it is still my opinion
and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid.

International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Model
Choshu Tomotsugu 長州 友次 sign maple
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Weight
92 g
Material
iron
Height
70 mm
Length
70 mm
Width
3.5 mm
Sold by
JapanVerified
630
Objects sold
97.09%
Private

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