Japanese sukashi tsuba, Sword guard

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

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 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:

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

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

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<

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

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.

Antique Japanese shakudo tsuba &#40;sword guard&#41;; the lobed shape with design to each side of gambling Shi-shi in relief, flanked by gold blossoms in relief; H: 2 3/4&#34;

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Two Vintage Japanese Tsuba Metal Sword Hand Guards. Diameter: 3" and 2"3/4, (Stand not Included)

Antique Japanese inlaid iron tsuba &#40;sword guard&#41;; the circular openwork design of an undulating, ribbon-like &#34;hanging&#34; textile, with lines of gold and silver inlaid within; D: 3 1/4&#3

Four large and antique, Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;; each with design of simple, textured radiating patterns; two lobed and two of wide circular form; Provenance: From the Hashimoto

Group of four, large and antique, Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;, each of nicely-cast bird motif, and with some mixed-metal details: lobed form with duck flying over chrysanthemums; sq

Three antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;, all signed and of oval forms: pair showing classic mountainous landscapes; together with one of writhing dragons amid clouds; Provenance:

Two elaborately cast and antique, Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;, each of lobed form, with mixed-metal inlay designs: one with bamboo leaf design to both sides; the other a single deli

Group of six, antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;, each with at least one opening plugged: lobed form with paulownia blossoms; wide lobed with waffling texture; squared with geometr