Four Japanese Inlaid Cast Iron Tsuba

Four Japanese Inlaid Cast Iron Tsuba 19th Century decorated with precious objects, dragons, floral sprigs and basket weave pattern. Length of largest 3 1/4 in., 8.3 cm. Size

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

One a nade gaku hokei tsuba with relief of a boar in landscape and inlaid with gold and copper; the second a shinno maru-gata tsuba decorated with pine trees, waves, clouds, and Mt. Fuji, inlaid with

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

Four Japanese Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising two bronze examples, one signed 長州住 正定; two cast iron examples, one signed 國廣. Diameter of largest 3 3/8 in

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

The hilt with black cord braid over rayskin, and inserted menuki on each side, with an incised brass buttcap; the tsuba is cast-iron with apple blossom decoration, and a gold-inlaid band; the ebony sc

The hilt with green cord braid over rayskin, and inserted menuki on each side, with a floral-molded and gold-embellished buttcap; the tsuba is cast-iron in a four-flanged shape, the perimeters edged w

One possibly later; of various forms and decorations, all unsigned (H: 3 1/2 in. (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Four Japanese Cast Iron Teapots, Tetsubin MARK OF RYUBUNDO, 19TH CENTURY each with a copper alloy cover and a finial, cast with landscapes and naturalistic scenery,together with a burner stand. Height

Of various forms and decorations, one signed Yamashiro Koku/Kuni Fushimi Kaneie/Kanaya (H: 3 1/2 in. (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Of various forms and decorations, all unsigned (H: 3 1/4 in (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

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

Six Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY five signed, one unsigned. Length of largest 3 1/8 in., 7.9 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida

Seven Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY of various forms with incised decoration, unsigned. Diameter of largest 3 1/8 in., 7.9 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin

Japanese cast iron Tsuba with gold features, 2 3/4" wide.

Two Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY each of circular form, the first cast with a sinuous dragon, the second chiseled with a bull underneath flowering prunus trees, both unsigned. Length of large

A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE CAST IRON FISH FORM ASHTRAYS, LATE 20TH CENTURY, with two naturalistic fish; height: 6 3/4"; and two graduated stylized fish; height: 6 1/2" and 8 5/8"; all marked "JAPAN".

19th century or earlier; probably of military issue, some with etched decoration, 3 to 3 1/2 in. Diam.

20th century; probably of military issue

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

Group of four, antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard), all signed and of simple design: large lobed form of faux wood pattern; smaller lobed with rockery in relief; large squared form

Group of four, antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard), all showing designs of sparse mountainous landscapes, with some gilt and copper inlay detailing: three oval; together with one sq

Group of four, antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard), all of round/oval forms and of floral design: with butterflies and a detailed chrysanthemum blossom in relief; small simple with