TSUBA WITH KIRI (PAULOWNIE)

Iron. Japan, 18th - 19th cent. A sukashi tsuba in the old ko-shoami tradition, of oval form and bearing ryohitsu, the rim notched to the inner edges; decorated with kiri (the most common Japanese armo

NICE PAIR OF ANTIQUE IRON TSUBA, BOTH IN KIRI-WOOD BOXES.

18th century or earlier iron Japanese sword tsuba with decoration of paulownia leaves and flowers. Paulownia (kiri) is considered to be a Princess tree in Japan and was featured in the crest of the To

Antique Mid Edo Japanese Samurai Long Katana. Tang has rich patina, but unsigned. The very thick blade is in fair condition and tsuka (handle) is very nice and in good condition. Armourers tsuba with

Sammlung von 32 Tsuba Japan. Eisen. 32 Tsuba in unterschiedlichen Formen, Grössen und Dekorelementen. Tlw. mit Gold, Silber, Kupfer oder Messing eingelegt, durchbrochen gearbeitet oder mit reliefiert

Three Shakudo Bronze Tsuba Two with oval plates and one with a subtle mokko plate; the first with three scholars in a bamboo grove; the second depicting an eagle above a pine tree with additional bird

Four Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH-19TH CENTURY the first a gilt inlaid iron example, chiseled with a fierce guardian, the second of circular form, with gilt and shakudo inlaid, showing the Chinese immort

.Beautiful Tsuba Shape Naru gata ,Maker SHUSUI OMORI ,son Eishu Omori Mei: Omori Shusui School: Omori Dimensions: 6.9cm x 6.9cm Description: A masterful tsuba from the Omori school in. This piece is s

Japan, Momoyama,16th/17th century, forged and beated iron, engraved with a rare half body representation of a Portuguese soldier or merchant with moustache, hat and possibly armour, signed on the back

20th Century The large, stepped cabinet with seven tiers of drawers and cabinets, fitted with iron hardware and handles 84" H x 69" W x 28.5" D

Antique Signed Japanese Samurai Sword with Tsuba, katana with blade signed under handle, mixed metal tsuba, signed dragon fitting, blade 27 inches, collar 1 inch, tang 6.3 inches x 1 inch, scabbard 28

Japanese iron tsuba, featuring two festival musicians with a drum and fan, the other side with a drum and a mallet, 2.75"w x 3"h

A small Japanese lacquer urn-form sectional box and a box decorated with tsuba 日本漆盒两件 Meiji to Taisho period 明治或大正 The firs

Five Japanese Metal Tsuba 17TH-19TH CENTURY comprising three iron examples, one of floriform, the other two with brass inlays, the first showing a landscape, the second decorated with floral scrolls,

ELEVEN TSUBA (HAND GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th century All iron, the first chiselled, pierced, and with gold overlay as two cockerels; the second chiselled and pierced as two aoi leav

TWELVE TSUBA (HAND GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th century All iron, chiselled and pierced, the first three Nanban (European-influenced) style with intricate openwork, the first octagonal

This is an antique Japanese Katana sword featuring floral motif tsuba and menuki. The tang is signed. Accompanied by the original scabbard. Bright hamon on the blade. The total length of the sword is

Chinese Cloisonne Tsuba. Ming period. L 8x7x0.5 cm

FOUR IRON TSUBA (SWORD GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to 19th century The first and second pierced with intricate key-fret patterning; the third and fourth each formed from 32 overlapping rivett

FOUR TSUBA (HAND GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century The first rounded rectangular with a hammered-up edge, iron, gold, silver, and shakudo, depicting on side a rakan riding on a karyobinga b

This is the second of two swords in this auction. The blade is signed on both sides as shown. Has a few tiny nicks at the top edge and the tip. See pics. Nothing major at all. Leather remnants remain

Iron, silver and gold inlay. Japan, Edo period An excellent iron tsuba of Mokko gata form carved with powerful strokes on either side in high relief with a mass of crashing waves and turbulent water,

Japanese Sword, the 27" blade with a tsuba, appearing as copper, approx. 3" x 3.75" depicting at the handle or tsuka side appearing as a duck and rooster and foliage, at the blade side foliage, each s

This fine sword has a well made leather covered scabbard, and comes complete with furniture as shown. Blade appears to be in excellent original condition with no big nicks or edge issues other than on