A Nademarugata Tsuba, Edo-period

EIGHT IRON TSUBA Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th century The first mokkogata, Heianjo-zogan type, the rim and seppadai connected by 48 radiating spokes, the rim inlaid with wave patterns in brass

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

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.

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

Two Japanese Iron Tsuba, Edo Period, 19th centuryMarks: Multi-character marks3-1/4 inc

Circular, just under 3" diameter for the long sword, katana. Heavy iron plate, with two riobitsu. Stable dark patina with spotty oxidation.

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

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

Two Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD (1600-1868) each of almost circular form, the first a mixed-metal inlaid example, signed tadatsugu, 忠次; the second with reticulated decoration, signed Masatsune

Two Japanese Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD, 18TH-19TH CENTURY the first of rounded, rectangular form, inlaid in gold and silver depicting a seated fisher man holding a large fish and a fishing rod underneath

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

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

Japanese sword, wakizashi, shinto (1596-1780), gunome midare hamon, mumei, ubu-nakago, iron tsuba from Edo period with gilt inlay, the blade is older than tsuba, blade length: approx. 20"l, overall (i

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

ELEVEN TSUBA (HAND GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th century All iron, the first chiselled, pierced, and with gold overlay as two cockerels; the second chiselled and pierced as two aoi leav

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

FOUR IRON TSUBA (SWORD GUARDS) Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to 19th century The first and second pierced with intricate key-fret patterning; the third and fourth each formed from 32 overlapping rivett

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

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

A Katana BLADE SIGNED HOSHU TAKADA JU FUJIWARA 打刀 豐州高田住藤原 katana mounted in partial WWII mounts. Handle and tsuba from the Edo Period. Le

A Japanese Edo period tsuba with copper plate with gold sparrows front and back, a Sentoku rim signed Ikkin. 2 1/2inches High. Provenance: From James Dolph's Private Collection.

Title: Tsubas - Japan - 18th Century Edo period Origin: Japan Date/Period: 18th Century, Edo period Materials: Metal Dimensions: 2.56 x 2.56 x 0.18 inch Original Japanese Tsubas in good shape with a n

Japanese iron tsuba by Soheishi, mid-Edo period, depicting two figures in gilt, silver and copper, signed 'Soheishi Nyudo Soten' one side, 'Goshu Hikone ju' (resides in Goshu-current Shiga prefecture)