THREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA Edo Period

THREE TSUBA (HAND GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to mid-19th century All shakudo, the first ovoid, finely cut in itozukashi ('thread-piercing') technique with sayagata (key-fret) patterns, the r

THREE MIXED METAL-INLAID TSUBAS Japan, Edo period, two of iron and one of bronze, one oval, decorated with a tree with a bird; one mokko-form, with shibuichi floral design along edges; and one oval, w

Four Japanese Tsuba EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURY comprising a bronze example, signed Yoshida 吉田 信騰; three inlaid iron examples, one signed 正阿. Diameter of la

Japanese, Edo Period (1603-1868). A group of 3 iron kyo-sukashi (openwork) tsubas comprising one of naga maru gata form with maru mimi (rim) and central nakago-ana flanked to left by rounded kôzuka-b

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

Silk with painting and mounts of wood and bronze. Japan, Edo Period A set of interesting silk scrolls with paintings framed in silk with floral motifs, inside an old wooden box. The central and larges

Silk with painting and mounts of wood and bronze. Japan, Edo period A set of interesting silk scrolls with paintings framed in silk with floral motifs, inside an old wooden box. The central and larges

A Japanese parcel-gilt iron "Dragon" tsubaedo period. Depicting a gilded three-clawed dragon in low relief to one side, its tail protruding from the other. H: 2 3/4, W: 2 1/2 in.

A Collection of Japanese Mixed Metal TsubasEdo period (1615-1868), impressive collection of three well sword fittings tsubas finely decorated in mixed metals, largest in reticulated fashion with a mou

Signed Murata Seimin Japanese Edo period bronze footed basket with three dragons. Seal mark to underside read, "Made by Seimin, Bunsei Period, Great Japan). From an Oakland Gardens, NY estate. Di

Large Japanese inlaid bronze urn, Edo/Meiji period, bronze urn elaborately decorated in gilt and silver with scenes of samurai battles and fantastical beast, with ringed handles and on three dragon su

A FINE JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE CENSER, EDO/MEIJI PERIOD. Of spherical form, the pierced cover surmounted with a mythical beast and raised on three scroll feet with Kylin mask handles. Height 5 in

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

Japanese Edo Period Iron Daisho Shakudo pair of tsuba for a daisho in the Mino Goto style with polonius flowers, chrysanthemums, various vines and tendrils carved in relief and some gilt applied, with

Shakudo with gold. Japan, Edo period Each menuki representing three playful kirin, the saddles, eyes and horns highlighted in gold. Unsigned. Condition: Gilding wear consistent with age - overall good

Antique Japanese Samurai Sword. With Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba having relief carving bronze inlay of a tiger in a bamboo forest. 26-3/4" unmarked blade, 33" overall to end of tang. Condition: Fai

late Edo period or early Meiji period, includes three finely articulated birds of varying sizes, two are koro incense burners with removable wings and lifted feathers for allowing the smoke to escape.

Japan; Edo Period, ca. 17th-18th century. A well-modeled standing figure of Buddha on double lotus base, framed by a mandorla. the sculpture is cast in three separate pieces- the mandorla and the Budd

Two Japanese Mixed Metal Inlaid Tsuba EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the first an iron example, of rectangular form, inlaid in gold and bronze showing leafy vines and a spider web, signed; the second a

Edo Period Buddhist Demi-God Asura of the Kamadhatu, having the typical three faces and six arms, in remnants of gilding and lacquer, on carved wooden base, the figure 13 3/4' tall, 3 1/4" base. Fine

Fine Japanese Bronze and Shakudo and Mixed Metal Dish, N. Nagowa Workshop, Meiji Period, decorated with Daruma on a cliff over a waterfall looking upwards toward three Kannons, with a figure praying a

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

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 naginata, A Japanese naginata, Edo or Meiji period, the curved blade with a single fuller, with a plain bronze tsuba and plain wood handle, complete with black lacquer cover, tang signed, b