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An iron tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century
An iron tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century
The circular tsuba pierced with 64 openings, the hitsu-ana with stylized waves and droplets
With a wood storage box
With Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preservation) certificate no. 436941 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated April 14, 1999
3 1/4in (8.2cm) diameter
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An iron tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century
An iron tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), 17th century
The circular tsuba pierced with 64 openings, the hitsu-ana with stylized waves and droplets
With a wood storage box
With Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preservation) certificate no. 436941 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated April 14, 1999
3 1/4in (8.2cm) diameter