Japanese Iron Tsuba, Bamboo Design, Japanese Antique

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

Two antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard); each of lobed form and with design of a tiger, with gilt inlay detailings: oval with a seated tiger amid bamboo; the squared one of a snarli

Antique Japanese iron tsuba; of oval shape with design of openwork Japanese anemone blossoms and foliage, with some inlaid gold accents, signed and probably by Funada Ikkin, showing rich patina; D: 2

Two antique, daisho-set Japanese iron tsuba; the slightly oval forms with design of crashing waves in light relief to both front and back; and each signed Masayoshi; D: 3 3/8" (one slightly la

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

Three antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword guards), 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 iron tsuba (sword guards), all of openwork design: three circular of similar scrolling and dragon design and fluted edging; together with one of 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

Pair of Japanese cast iron teapots. Rare antique Japanese cast iron teapot with bamboo shoot design on front and Japanese writing on back it measures 9" high x 6" wide. Other bronze is a house shaped

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; the squared shape beautifully carved sunken relief design of a highly animated Shi-shi with an inlaid gold eye; the verso with a gold chrysanthemum and bud, also in sunken

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:

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 three, antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard), all of openwork landscape design with some mixed-metal inlay: circular with rockery, pine trees, and swirling clouds showing muc

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

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

Antique Japanese iron tsuba; the circular shape rendered in yo-sukashi (positive silhouette) openwork, with design of a pawlonia bloom and branch; attributed to Hayashi Tohachi, Edo Period 17t

Three antique Japanese iron tsuba (sword hand guard), each of oval/circular form, with figural designs showing fishermen in rafts and boats, with mountains in the distance; each also with some

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

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 and ornately cast, Japanese mixed-metal inlay iron tsuba (sword hand guard); the oval form with figural design of three Buddhist figures, signed; Provenance: From the Hashimoto Estate;

Very elaborately cast, antique Japanese mixed-metal inlay iron tsuba (sword hand guard); the oval form with figural design of two bearded sages flanking an Arhat; Provenance: From the Hashimot

Iron tsuba with a flower design Date: 19th century Size: 8.2 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm, C: 2.8 x 0.9 cm Condition: Good for age, minor wear. Ref: JG012402