Large Japanese Antique Tsuba (Sword Guard) with Sea Shells
$650.00
Antique Japanese large tsuba (samurai sword hand guard). Cast in iron with an intentionally uneven surface to suggest a sandy beach or rock and further decorated with mixed metal inlay in the form of a variety of sea shells. Shakudo and gilt copper stand out against the dark iron. With collector's kiri wood box.
Age: Edo Period (1603 - 1867)
Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 3 1/2"
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