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Edo period large thick tsuba for katana, made of iron with polished bronze heart-shaped decorations, diameter about 88 mm, thickness 6 mm (7 mm with raised rim), weight 204 g, origin Japan, in good condition and with appraisal paper.

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Large thick Edo period tsuba for katana made of iron with polished bronze heart shaped decorations, strong heavy piece. These types were usualy made for heavy large katanas and for cutting tests to enhance the blow.
It comes with apraisal paper.
Diameter around 88mm
thickness is 6mm and 7mm with the raised rim
204 gramm (heavy!)

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Era

1400-1900

Over 200 years old

Yes

Multiple models

Country of origin

Japan

Dynastic style/period

Edo Period (1600-1868)

Physical condition

Good

Number of objects

Includes

No extra's

Weight

204 g

Material

Iron/Bronze

Height

88 mm

Length

86 mm

Width

6 mm

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