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Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890
Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890

Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Japanese - Japonais - Japonesisch'. Chromolithograph of Japanese sword and

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

$1,105Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.72 in Dm 2.56 in

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver

$1,102Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.72 in Dm 2.56 in

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Pine tree. Top quality
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Pine tree. Top quality

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Pine tree. Top quality

$1,102Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.72 in Dm 2.56 in

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Pine tree. Top quality

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanese sword when it is being worn or stored. Koshirae (拵え) refers to the ornate mountings of a Japanese

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged, relatively large Mokko Gata shaped Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Iron Sword Tsuba (Guard). Bamboo & Frogs.
Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Iron Sword Tsuba (Guard). Bamboo & Frogs.

Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Iron Sword Tsuba (Guard). Bamboo & Frogs.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! This intriguing article is a Tsuba, a Japanese sword guard that forms part of the sword's mounting

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Early 1600s Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Stars or Cherry Blossoms
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Stars or Cherry Blossoms

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Stars or Cherry Blossoms

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Period Nature Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Period Nature Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Period Nature Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Bamboo Design
Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Bamboo Design

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Bamboo Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Butterfly & Vine Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Soten Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Pine Tree Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Soten Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Pine Tree Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Soten Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Pine Tree Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Spider Design Christie's Tag
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Spider Design Christie's Tag

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Spider Design Christie's Tag

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Mythical Dragon Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Mythical Dragon Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Mythical Dragon Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design
Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Japanese Edo Meiji Signed Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Oni Demon Design
Japanese Edo Meiji Signed Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Oni Demon Design

Japanese Edo Meiji Signed Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Oni Demon Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful and evocative signed antique Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Scholars Travelling in Landscape
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Scholars Travelling in Landscape

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Scholars Travelling in Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated

Category

19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Kanji Inlay Stamps
Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Kanji Inlay Stamps

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Kanji Inlay Stamps

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design
Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design

Japanese Edo Antique Saotome Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Silver Leaf Design

Located in Studio City, CA

originating in the late Muromachi Period and working well into the Edo Period) - Japanese sword hand guard

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Paper, Cedar

Iron sword part or Tsuba maru gata in iron
Iron sword part or Tsuba maru gata in iron

Iron sword part or Tsuba maru gata in iron

Located in PARIS, FR

traditional Japanese sword; together with the fuchi and habaki, its primary purpose is to protect the hand of

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

$825

H 13 in W 13 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Located in Marseille, FR

Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring

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19th Century Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Edo Period Antique Tsuba Samurai Sword Hand Guard with Waves Design
Japanese Edo Period Antique Tsuba Samurai Sword Hand Guard with Waves Design

Japanese Edo Period Antique Tsuba Samurai Sword Hand Guard with Waves Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful, relatively large Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Waves and Plovers Design
Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Waves and Plovers Design

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Waves and Plovers Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920
Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920

$1,595Sale Price|32% Off

H 10.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

” (Japanese swords) in combat. The samurai thereby acquired a distinctive appreciation of the “principles of

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal

Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design
Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design

Japanese Signed Shoami Edo Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Cloud Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful, relatively large Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antiques 4th Head Torii Kiyotada Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword
Japanese Antiques 4th Head Torii Kiyotada Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword

Japanese Antiques 4th Head Torii Kiyotada Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword

Located in Niiza, JP

a Japanese sword It is thought to represent the May festival Sekku (seasonal festival) means a day

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Silk, Paper

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

$1,769

H 0.5 in W 7.3 in D 7.7 in

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Located in PARIS, FR

. Tsuba are Japanese sword guards that have become highly decorative objects of prestige over the years

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Iron

Mythical and Narrative Japanese Tsuba Designs (Sword Guards) – by Audsley, 1884
Mythical and Narrative Japanese Tsuba Designs (Sword Guards) – by Audsley, 1884

Mythical and Narrative Japanese Tsuba Designs (Sword Guards) – by Audsley, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

art series presents six remarkable Japanese sword guards (tsuba), showcasing intricate designs steeped

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1880s Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Censer on Stand, Taisho Period
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Censer on Stand, Taisho Period

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Censer on Stand, Taisho Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers turned instead to

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase
An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase

An Extremely Fine 19th C. Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Cylinder Vase

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period
A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period

A Very Fine Miniature Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Bottle Vase, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

), Japanese sword makers turned instead to using these techniques on various forms of metal-ware &

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers turned instead to using these techniques on various

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

$3,300

H 3 in W 2 in D 27.25 in

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25

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16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Steel

Japanese Mixed Metal Sword Guard (Tsuba) Meiji period
Japanese Mixed Metal Sword Guard (Tsuba) Meiji period

Japanese Mixed Metal Sword Guard (Tsuba) Meiji period

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese mixed metal sword guard (tsuba) Meiji period. Fine shakudo and silver decoration.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

C1885 Mixed Metal 14K gold and Platinum Japanesque ring w Crane sz 7.75
C1885 Mixed Metal 14K gold and Platinum Japanesque ring w Crane sz 7.75

C1885 Mixed Metal 14K gold and Platinum Japanesque ring w Crane sz 7.75

Located in Baltimore, MD

Japanese sword fitting. The crane has enormous symbolism in Japanese culture. They are a symbol of

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Platinum

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.36 in W 9.34 in D 1.07 in

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword

Located in Chiba, JP

Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

A Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重
A Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重

A Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重

Located in Norton, MA

A JAPANESE SIGNED KATANA SWORD. Comprising a Japanese katana signed. The blade is signed "Ikeda

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal

Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif
Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif

Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This elegant katana kake (sword stand) is crafted from wood and finished with a rich lacquer

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Cedar

Rare Japanese Buddhist Kurikara Ken (Dragon Sword of Fudō Myōō), Edo Period, 18
Rare Japanese Buddhist Kurikara Ken (Dragon Sword of Fudō Myōō), Edo Period, 18

Rare Japanese Buddhist Kurikara Ken (Dragon Sword of Fudō Myōō), Edo Period, 18

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and spiritually significant Japanese Buddhist ritual sword known as Kurikara Ken—the Dragon

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Decorative Arts Print – Enamels & Sword Guards, 1882
Antique Japanese Decorative Arts Print – Enamels & Sword Guards, 1882

Antique Japanese Decorative Arts Print – Enamels & Sword Guards, 1882

By George Ashdown Audsley

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Chromolithograph of Japanese Enamels – Sword Guards & Ornaments, 1882 This richly detailed

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Late 18th Century French Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying Swords, 1843
Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying Swords, 1843

Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying Swords, 1843

$170Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Antique Print of a Japanese Soldier Carrying Swords, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique costume print titled 'Soldat Japonais'. Original antique print of a Japanese soldier

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19th Century Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

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Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century
Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century

Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century

Located in Hampstead, QC

Japanese Wakizashi sword forged and signed by Kanefusa, a blacksmith from one of the great lineages

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal

Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century
Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century

Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century

Located in Hampstead, QC

Early Muromachi period Japanese Samurai “Naoe Shizu Katana” (sword). The Muromachi Period in

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Japanese Swords

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Metal

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region
Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

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H 18.25 in W 44.5 in D 14 in

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Located in New York, NY

Katana-Dansu Sword Chest from the Late Edo Period. Previously published in book "Japanese Cabinetry

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield
Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

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H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Located in Berlin, DE

old battle mask for sword fighting of japanese cadets - not welded but knotted wire; around 1910

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Early 20th Century Japanese Grand Tour Antique Japanese Swords

Japanese Sword Chest
Japanese Sword Chest

Japanese Sword Chest

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H 26.5 in W 47 in D 14 in

Japanese Sword Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Japanese sword chest on hand wrought iron base.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

19th Century Low Japanese Sword Chest
19th Century Low Japanese Sword Chest

19th Century Low Japanese Sword Chest

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H 20 in W 45.5 in D 17 in

19th Century Low Japanese Sword Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Edo period, Japanese sword chest with five sturdy and functional drawers. Robust, masculine handles

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Sword Chest
19th Century Japanese Sword Chest

19th Century Japanese Sword Chest

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H 43.5 in W 54.25 in D 19 in

19th Century Japanese Sword Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. Katana Dansu, swordchest with eight drawers.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

19th Century Sword Chest
19th Century Sword Chest

19th Century Sword Chest

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H 20 in W 43.5 in D 12 in

19th Century Sword Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Japanese sword chest on hand forged iron base. Beautiful patina. FOR OUR COMPLETE

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Samurai Sword Stand, Edo Period, circa 1840
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Samurai Sword Stand, Edo Period, circa 1840

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Samurai Sword Stand, Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A rare, antique Japanese sword stand for the display of samurai swords. It has been decoratively

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1840s Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It was a wooden box for storing Japanese swords. It is an item from the Edo period. (1760-1860s

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art Mingei
Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art Mingei

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden box for storing a Japanese sword. This item is from the Edo period. (1760s-1860s

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Paper

1700s-1860s Edo Period Sword Case Japanese Antique Art Object Wabi Sabi
1700s-1860s Edo Period Sword Case Japanese Antique Art Object Wabi Sabi

1700s-1860s Edo Period Sword Case Japanese Antique Art Object Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A wooden box for storing Japanese swords. It is an item from the Edo period. It is covered with

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Katana Tansu / Paper Pasted Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old box for storing Japanese swords called "Katana Tansu". It seems to be around the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Paper

Wakizashi Samurai Short Sword Tsunahiro School Circa 1550-1650 by Tsunaie
Wakizashi Samurai Short Sword Tsunahiro School Circa 1550-1650 by Tsunaie

Wakizashi Samurai Short Sword Tsunahiro School Circa 1550-1650 by Tsunaie

By Japanese Studio

Located in Soquel, CA

1550-1650 era Sword from a family of Swordsmiths in the Soshu province of Japan, signed on tang "Soshu

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16th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edo Period Hojo Samurai Clan Katana Sword Handle Leather Cover, Yarisaya
Edo Period Hojo Samurai Clan Katana Sword Handle Leather Cover, Yarisaya

Edo Period Hojo Samurai Clan Katana Sword Handle Leather Cover, Yarisaya

Located in Fukuoka, JP

as a testament to the rich history and tradition of Japanese sword-making. Measuring approximately

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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Leather

JAPAN 1910 Meiji Menuki Necklace With Shakudo In 14Kt Gold 24Kt Gold & Bronze
JAPAN 1910 Meiji Menuki Necklace With Shakudo In 14Kt Gold 24Kt Gold & Bronze

JAPAN 1910 Meiji Menuki Necklace With Shakudo In 14Kt Gold 24Kt Gold & Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

antique Japanese sword from the Edo period (1603-1864). The pieces are created with exceptional Shakudo

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1910s Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Shakudo

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Cedar and Keyaki wood Guaranteed to

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1880s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

19th Century Sword Chest
19th Century Sword Chest

19th Century Sword Chest

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H 20 in W 36 in D 12 in

19th Century Sword Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th c. sword chest on iron base. Geat patina, bamboo nails

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Early 19th Century Katana (Sword Chest)
Early 19th Century Katana (Sword Chest)

Early 19th Century Katana (Sword Chest)

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H 47.5 in W 54.5 in D 19 in

Early 19th Century Katana (Sword Chest)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese swordchest atop iron base. Excellent original condition. Hand wrought iron

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Edo period miniature Samurai sword
Edo period miniature Samurai sword

Edo period miniature Samurai sword

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H 13.78 in W 1.5 in D 0.79 in

Edo period miniature Samurai sword

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Exquisite and rare Miniature Samurai sword. Made with great attention to every detail it was most

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal, Copper

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.
18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

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H 1.58 in W 4.78 in D 46.07 in

18th C Rare Samurai Katana Sword Storage Case.

Located in Fukuoka, JP

is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is decorated with a gilded crest, which suggests

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Old Japanese Copper Buddha Statue and Wooden Box / 16th-17th Centuries
Old Japanese Copper Buddha Statue and Wooden Box / 16th-17th Centuries

Old Japanese Copper Buddha Statue and Wooden Box / 16th-17th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

rope in his left hand. It is a very popular Buddha statue in Japan. This is missing the sword in

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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Copper

Antique Shakudo Round Ring with Enchanting Scene of Japanese Warrior
Antique Shakudo Round Ring with Enchanting Scene of Japanese Warrior

Antique Shakudo Round Ring with Enchanting Scene of Japanese Warrior

Located in Baltimore, MD

We adore this c1880 Shakudo ring depicting a Japanese samurai warrior with two swords, dressed in

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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Shakudo

Victorian Shakudo Fish Motif Earrings
Victorian Shakudo Fish Motif Earrings

Victorian Shakudo Fish Motif Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Shakudō was used in Japan to construct or decorate sword fittings as well as other small ornaments. After

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Late 19th Century Japanese Artisan Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Copper, Gold

Victorian Shakudo Floral Earrings
Victorian Shakudo Floral Earrings

Victorian Shakudo Floral Earrings

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H 1.88 in W 0.38 in

Victorian Shakudo Floral Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Shakudō was used in Japan to construct or decorate sword fittings as well as other small ornaments. After

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Late 19th Century Japanese Artisan Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Copper, Gold

French Art Deco Shakudo Brooch with Jade Buddha

French Art Deco Shakudo Brooch with Jade Buddha

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco shakudo brooch comprised of a Japanese Meiji tsuba, or sword guard, depicting two

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shakudo Locket and Integrated Chain with Two Enchanting Scenes, circa 1900
Shakudo Locket and Integrated Chain with Two Enchanting Scenes, circa 1900

Shakudo Locket and Integrated Chain with Two Enchanting Scenes, circa 1900

Located in Baltimore, MD

with the Japanese from their tradition of sword making. Sword fittings and shields became highly

Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Silver, Shakudo, 10k Gold, Copper

Victorian Dragon Shakudo Plaque Ring
Victorian Dragon Shakudo Plaque Ring

Victorian Dragon Shakudo Plaque Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Shakudo Dragon Fob and Chain Necklace
Victorian Shakudo Dragon Fob and Chain Necklace

Victorian Shakudo Dragon Fob and Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

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1880s Victorian Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Pendant with Bird and Owl Motif
Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Pendant with Bird and Owl Motif

Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Pendant with Bird and Owl Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

Category

1880s Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Sterling Silver, Shakudo

Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif
Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif

Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

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1880s Victorian Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Large Shakudo Plaque Ring with Flower and Butterfly Motif
Arts & Crafts Large Shakudo Plaque Ring with Flower and Butterfly Motif

Arts & Crafts Large Shakudo Plaque Ring with Flower and Butterfly Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

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Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

18k Gold, Shakudo

Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Watch Chain with Carnelian Fob
Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Watch Chain with Carnelian Fob

Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Watch Chain with Carnelian Fob

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Shakudo

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sword Chest With Two Drawers
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sword Chest With Two Drawers

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sword Chest With Two Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Japanese Katana - sword chest on contemporary iron base. Hinoki wood. Custom iron base.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Sword Tsuba (Guard). Iron & Gilt Highlights.
Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Sword Tsuba (Guard). Iron & Gilt Highlights.

Japanese Edo Period XVIIc Sword Tsuba (Guard). Iron & Gilt Highlights.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This intriguing article is a Tsuba, a Japanese sword guard that forms part of the sword's mounting

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Early 1600s Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Berlin Iron, Gilt Metal

19th c. Japanese Swordchest
19th c. Japanese Swordchest

19th c. Japanese Swordchest

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H 22 in W 44.5 in D 14.5 in

19th c. Japanese Swordchest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c Japanese sword chest on contemporary hand forged iron base. One drawer with original hand

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Sword Case 1760s-1860s/Exhibition Stand Box Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It was a wooden box for storing Japanese swords. It is an item from the Edo period. (1760s-1860s

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Box 1800s-1860s / Sword case Exhibition Stand
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Box 1800s-1860s / Sword case Exhibition Stand

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Box 1800s-1860s / Sword case Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden box for storing Japanese swords. It is from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s). The

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Sword Case 1800s-1860s / Exhibition Stand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Sword Case 1800s-1860s / Exhibition Stand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Sword Case 1800s-1860s / Exhibition Stand Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden box for storing Japanese swords. This item is from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints
Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints

Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese woodblock print book in the Edo period, 18th century, 1792 Title: Koto/Old Japanese Swords

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

17th Century Edo Period Samurai Katana Sword Scabbards
17th Century Edo Period Samurai Katana Sword Scabbards

17th Century Edo Period Samurai Katana Sword Scabbards

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable piece of Japanese history, a Fine Wakizashi Samurai short sword scabbard (no blade

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Leather, Shagreen, Wood

19th Century (Edo-Meiji Period) Samurai Wakizashi Sword and Scabbards
19th Century (Edo-Meiji Period) Samurai Wakizashi Sword and Scabbards

19th Century (Edo-Meiji Period) Samurai Wakizashi Sword and Scabbards

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable piece of Japanese history, a fine Wakizashi Samurai short sword scabbard with blade

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors
Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors

Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare gem seldom available, even in Japan. A very fine and impressive Japanese antique hand

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Paper

Japanese Exceptional Antique Samurai Sword Saya Scabbard Red Nuri Lacquer
Japanese Exceptional Antique Samurai Sword Saya Scabbard Red Nuri Lacquer

Japanese Exceptional Antique Samurai Sword Saya Scabbard Red Nuri Lacquer

Located in South Burlington, VT

An important and exceptionally fine quality Japanese antique Samurai sword scabbard for wakizashi

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Japanese Elm Wood and Cloisonné Samurai Sword Stand Display
19th Century Japanese Elm Wood and Cloisonné Samurai Sword Stand Display

19th Century Japanese Elm Wood and Cloisonné Samurai Sword Stand Display

Located in San Francisco, CA

drawer (please see all photos). Swords not included. Japan, 1870-1899.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard 38"
Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard 38"

Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword Ray Skin Handle Wood Scabbard 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Japanese katana / samurai sword. Same / white rayskin over wood on the tsuak (handle / hilt

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Metal

Japan Shakudo Dragon Sword Cufflinks 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian 1870
Japan Shakudo Dragon Sword Cufflinks 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian 1870

Japan Shakudo Dragon Sword Cufflinks 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian 1870

Located in New York, NY

period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo

Black Antique Wooden Box with Japanese Linen / Sword Box / Wabi-Sabi Art
Black Antique Wooden Box with Japanese Linen / Sword Box / Wabi-Sabi Art

Black Antique Wooden Box with Japanese Linen / Sword Box / Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

can imitate. A wooden box for storing Japanese Edo period swords. Probably from 1750 to 1850

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Cedar

Wooden Box for Swords from the Edo Period in Japan / Wabi-Sabi Antique Box
Wooden Box for Swords from the Edo Period in Japan / Wabi-Sabi Antique Box

Wooden Box for Swords from the Edo Period in Japan / Wabi-Sabi Antique Box

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A wooden box for storing Japanese Edo period swords. The material is made of cedar or cypress

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Cedar

Samurai Sword Late, 19th Century
Samurai Sword Late, 19th Century

Samurai Sword Late, 19th Century

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H 37 in W 3 in D 3 in

Samurai Sword Late, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Samurai sword late 19th century, Japan, 1890s.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Other

Antique Samurai Katana Sword with Scabbard
Antique Samurai Katana Sword with Scabbard

Antique Samurai Katana Sword with Scabbard

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

WWII GUNTO Japanese army officer's military Katana sword Hand forged "?? kiyunobu in Army 98 Gunto

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Steel

Victorian Japanese Shakudo Carriage and Sailboat Locket
Victorian Japanese Shakudo Carriage and Sailboat Locket

Victorian Japanese Shakudo Carriage and Sailboat Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords

Category

1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Swords

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Shakudo

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Antique Japanese Swords For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Japanese swords is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Japanese swords was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Antique Japanese swords have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Japanese swords have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Yasuhiro Shito are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Japanese Swords?

Antique Japanese swords can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,495, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $100,064.