【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This is a pair of Japanese tsuba (sword guards), casted in the style of Nanban tsuba. Both guards feature an openwork (sukashi) design, allowing for a visually light and balanced composition while maintaining structural integrity. One of the tsuba retains areas of gold plating applied to the inner contours of the design, creating a subtle contrast against the dark iron surface. One tsuba shows a small chip, along with scuffs and relatively heavier rust overall consistent with age. The surfaces display natural age-related patina developed over time. The pair comes with a wooden storage box. The lid shows areas of staining. Inside the box, the fabric covering the central support protrusion exhibits fraying and peeling. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 6.9-7.3 cm W 6.58-6.9 cm D 0.5-0.6 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!