Antique Japanese Daito Heian Kyo Sukashi Tsuba

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

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:

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

Iron, of typical form and with low relief Shi-Shi decoration and some gold foliate elements. Dimensions: 3" x 2 3/4".

Shipping in USA $ 15. A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the sword's blade and grip to protect the user's hands.

Iron. Approx. 3 in. H x 2.75 in. W x .125 in. D.

3 antique Japanese Tsuba: 2 are bronze, 1 iron 2 1/4"x 2 3/4"

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 four, antique Japanese iron tsuba &#40;sword hand guard&#41;, each oval circular form, with some slight gilt detailing: large of coin motif; with incised dragon and phoenix; stylized bird and

Iron. Approx. 2.875 in. x 2.75 in. W x .125 in. D.

Iron. Approx. 2.875 in. Dia. x .125 in. D.

Iron with brass insets. Approx. 1.375 in. Dia x .1875 in. D.

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 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;

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

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

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

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