An Ichinomiya tsuba (sword guard)

Rare Japanese metal tsuba sword guard, intricately decorated with gold inlay and with pierced decoration in the form of a manji.Diameter: 3 in.

DESCRIPTION: A Japanese or Chinese cloisonne sword guard or tsuba. Can't be sure of the age of this. Looks ancient. Has white collection number written on edge. Flower and scroll design against a pale

Japanese tsuba sword guard with gilt and silvered depictions of birds and floral branches. Measures 2 7/8" (7.3cm) length.

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

Newark Museum TSUBA sword guards

Antique Japanese Samurai Tsuba Swordguard-Filled in HITSU-ANA. 3 inches. 1900s. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximu

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

Antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard); of circular shape, in sukashi (openwork silhouette) design of bamboo leaves and stalks; unsigned, by Fukunobu Kamiyoshi; D: 3"; with NBTH

A Japanese Iron Shakudo Tsuba with Insects and FloraEdo period (1615-1868), an iron mokko shaped shakudo tsuba (sword guard) used to protect the hands from sliding onto the bade of a Japanese sword, l

Two antique, daisho-set Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard); each circular shape of a stylized 'dancing crane' rendered in yo-sukashi (positive silhouette) openwork, larger with

Antique Japanese shakudo tsuba (sword guard); the lobed shape with design to each side of gambling Shi-shi in relief, flanked by gold blossoms in relief; H: 2 3/4"

Large and antique, Japanese tosho (swordsmith-made) iron tsuba (sword guard), of circular shape and with cut-out design of two plum blossoms; probably Muromachi Period; D: 3 1/2";

Antique Japanese inlaid iron tsuba (sword guard); the circular openwork design of an undulating, ribbon-like "hanging" textile, with lines of gold and silver inlaid within; D: 3 1/4&#3

Antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard); of otafuku (rounded spindle) shape, in sukashi (openwork silhouette) design of flames lapping at a sword at center; 18th Century; H:

An antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard). Large round tsuba having an openwork motif of scrolling vines. The opening flanked on each side by a heron / egret. Calligraphy seal symbol bottom center.

Antique Japanese Tsuba (sword guard). Signed. Excellent original patina. 3 1/8"dSpend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states.SHIPPING<

Group of five, small and antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword guards&#41;, all probably for a tanto, with some soft metal inlays: bird on branch; branch with butterfly; foliage; two with rockery and

Lot of 6 Japanese metal Tsuba / sword guards. Largest, with dragon motif 2 3/4"-diameter. All with rusting, scratches, some wear and chips around opening for blade.

Three antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword guards&#41;, all of openwork design: circular with lantern-like motifs; circular with radiating design and incised chevron patterning with some remaining i

Group of four, antique Japanese bronze and iron tsuba &#40;sword guards&#41;: bronze circular with stippled texture; squared-form iron with thick fluted edge; undulated oval iron with landscape, sign

Three antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword guards&#41;, each of circular form with some openwork: geometric cut outs; flame-like motif; and design of a bell and chicken;; Provenance: From the Hashim

Group of four, antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword guards&#41;, all of openwork design: three circular of similar scrolling and dragon design and fluted edging; together with one of squared form;;

An antique Japanese bronze tsuba or samurai sword guard. The tsuba is decorated with relief gilded images of a lion and a tiger. Signed in Calligraphy with engraving. Presented in a wooden box with a

Antique Japanese Sword Guard, Brass with decorative inlay, from Azuma Gallery, New York, Purchased 1981