Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Musical Instrument red and blue on porcelain

red and blue on porcelain white

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Having been in storage or carefully displayed they remain in overall fine vintage condition

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It has three drawers

Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Musical Instrument red and blue on porcelainThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1 2" (6. 5 cm) by 3 1 4" (7. 5 cm) wide and 1 8" (. 4cm) thick. Having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors, it remains in fine condition. Comes in a Kiri wood box and a former owners note about provenance.