Tsuba (1) - Cast iron - Lattice Window - Antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-140) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
Signature: NO SIGNED An Iron Tsuba somewhat irregular circle shape Broken grid patterns are engraved by openwork. What is Tsuba? Tsuba is the hand-guard of the Japanese sword. High-class Samurai wore his katana sword with its beautiful sword mountings such as Tsuba. The front design of Tsuba tends to be more decorative as this part was often seen by other Samurais when he was walking on the streets.
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Signature: NO SIGNED An Iron Tsuba somewhat irregular circle shape Broken grid patterns are engraved by openwork. What is Tsuba? Tsuba is the hand-guard of the Japanese sword. High-class Samurai wore his katana sword with its beautiful sword mountings such as Tsuba. The front design of Tsuba tends to be more decorative as this part was often seen by other Samurais when he was walking on the streets.
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