A Japanese Iron Tsuba with Gold and Silver Asagao Decoration
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A Japanese Iron Tsuba with Gold and Silver Asagao Decoration
Edo period (1615-1868), an iron maru shaped shakudo mixed metal tsuba (sword guard) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, decorated on both sides with gold and silver asagao (morning glory) flowers, with three holes to center: kozuka hitsu-ana, nakago-ana, and kogai hitsu-ana, with a beveled rim, a stunning example of the elegant fine artisan crafting of a warrior's weapon in Japan.
3 x 3 in.
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Edo period (1615-1868), an iron maru shaped shakudo mixed metal tsuba (sword guard) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, decorated on both sides with gold and silver asagao (morning glory) flowers, with three holes to center: kozuka hitsu-ana, nakago-ana, and kogai hitsu-ana, with a beveled rim, a stunning example of the elegant fine artisan crafting of a warrior's weapon in Japan.
3 x 3 in.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Good estate condition; some nicks to....
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A Japanese Iron Tsuba with Gold and Silver Asagao Decoration
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