Large Iron Sukashi Samurai Sword Tsuba
This large iron samurai sword tsuba is known as a Sukashi or pierced style hand guard. Dating to the latter 16th or early 17th century it is of a forged and not cast type. Sukashi tsuba are all cut out and shaped by hand. With this example the moth is representative of the clan Mon, or family crest to whom this Samurai served. The original fitted and cushioned custom made kiri wood box is included..
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This large iron samurai sword tsuba is known as a Sukashi or pierced style hand guard. Dating to the latter 16th or early 17th century it is of a forged and not cast type. Sukashi tsuba are all cut out and shaped by hand. With this example the moth is representative of the clan Mon, or family crest to whom this Samurai served. The original fitted and cushioned custom made kiri wood box is included..
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