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Intricate Japanese Sword Fittings and Ornaments, Japanese Art by Audsley, 1884
Intricate Japanese Sword Fittings and Ornaments, Japanese Art by Audsley, 1884

Intricate Japanese Sword Fittings and Ornaments, Japanese Art by Audsley, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Intricate Japanese Sword Fittings and Ornaments – Plate VI from Section VII Description: This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate VI from Section VII of G.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

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 knife guards and handles metal ornaments.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Edo Period Ko-Tosho Tsuba Japanese Sword Part Dated 1846
Antique Edo Period Ko-Tosho Tsuba Japanese Sword Part Dated 1846

Antique Edo Period Ko-Tosho Tsuba Japanese Sword Part Dated 1846

Located in New York, NY

A circular iron plate pierce-carved Tsuba with whistles in negative silhouette. Dated from first Edo period (1615-1868). Weight: 121.7 Grams Material: Bronze & Copper Measurements: ...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or sto...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or sto...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or sto...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or sto...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or sto...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dating to the Edo or Meiji period A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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 often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese s...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Signed Edo Antique Samurai Sukashi Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Cloud Design
Japanese Signed Edo Antique Samurai Sukashi Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Cloud Design

Japanese Signed Edo Antique Samurai Sukashi Tsuba Sword Hand Guard Cloud Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanshi...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver, 19th Century
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver, 19th Century

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Dragon Design
Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Dragon Design

Japanese Edo Tenpo Tempo Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Dragon Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted, exceptionally large Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tsuba Pendant
Japanese Tsuba Pendant

Japanese Tsuba Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A tsuba is the hand guard of a Japanese sword. This is a replica of an antique piece made in the USA circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu)[1] that hold the blade of a Japanese sword when it is being worn or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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

A wonderful, beautifully aged Saotome Tsuba (The Saotome were a well known school of armor makers originating in the late Muromachi Period and working well into the Edo Period) - Jap...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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

The tsuba is a component of the traditional Japanese sword; together with the fuchi and habaki, its primary purpose is to protect the hand of the wielder.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900

Located in Marseille, FR

Menukis are ornamental pieces decorating the tsuka (handle) of a katana (Japanese sword). Most often these elements are made of cast metal and represent animals or symbols associated...

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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship dur...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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 circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword cra...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY Kendo originated from the experiences of the samurai who trained to use “nihonto” (Japanese swords) in combat. The samurai thereby acquired a distinctive appreciation of the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship dur...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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

Torii School Head 7th Generation [4th Generation Torii Kiyotada] Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword, May Silk Painted Scroll head: Ceramic box: Paulownia wood Size: Painting size:...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Located in PARIS, FR

This creates intricate and delicate patterns that reflect the level of sophistication and refinement of the craftsmen. Tsuba are Japanese sword guards that have become highly decorat...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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

Audsley’s decorative art series presents six remarkable Japanese sword guards (tsuba), showcasing intricate designs steeped in mythology, narrative, and artistic mastery.

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Antique 1880s Prints

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

These techniques are recorded as having been used prior to the 18th century to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers tur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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

These techniques are recorded as having been used prior to the 18th century to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers tur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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

These techniques are recorded as having been used prior to the 18th century to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers tur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Japan Meiji Menuki Ring With Shakudo In 14Kt Yellow Gold 24Kt Gold And Bronze
Japan Meiji Menuki Ring With Shakudo In 14Kt Yellow Gold 24Kt Gold And Bronze

Japan Meiji Menuki Ring With Shakudo In 14Kt Yellow Gold 24Kt Gold And Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

The Menuki In Japanese (目貫) is one of the multiples parts of a katana sword.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

These techniques are recorded as having been used prior to the 18th century to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers tur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Italian Mint Green Velvet
Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Italian Mint Green Velvet

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Italian Mint Green Velvet

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered black, Silver Leaf back, Italian Yellow fine Velvet
Bokken Chair Upholstered black, Silver Leaf back, Italian Yellow fine Velvet

Bokken Chair Upholstered black, Silver Leaf back, Italian Yellow fine Velvet

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Upholstered Black, Silver Leaf Back, Malva Violet Fine Velvet
Bokken Chair Upholstered Black, Silver Leaf Back, Malva Violet Fine Velvet

Bokken Chair Upholstered Black, Silver Leaf Back, Malva Violet Fine Velvet

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design Made in Italy
Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design Made in Italy

Bokken Chair, Walnut Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design Made in Italy

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet
Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet

Bokken Chair Black, Silver Leaf Back, Upholstered Ottanio blue Italian Velvet

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design
Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design

Bokken Chair by Colé, Beech Wood Structure, Turquoise Back, Minimalist Design

By Bellavista e Piccini

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Tapered and elongated, the legs of the seat are inspired by the bokken, a wooden replica of the Japanese sword used in the training of the Japanese martial art of Aikido and Kendo.

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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 of blacksmiths in the Mino region of Japan.

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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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 Japanese history ran approximately from 1336 to 1573.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

Kunichika Toyohara, Japanese Woodblock Print, Sword, Kabuki, Ghost Story
Kunichika Toyohara, Japanese Woodblock Print, Sword, Kabuki, Ghost Story

Kunichika Toyohara, Japanese Woodblock Print, Sword, Kabuki, Ghost Story

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in London, GB

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Title: Konoma no Hoshi Hakone no Shikabue Date: 1880 Publisher: Fukuda Kumajiro Size: (L) 35.7 x 23.8, (C) 35.6 x 23.9, (R) 35.7 x 23.8 cm Con...

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

20th Century Representation of a 16th C Japanese To Kake Sword Stand
20th Century Representation of a 16th C Japanese To Kake Sword Stand

20th Century Representation of a 16th C Japanese To Kake Sword Stand

By Karlie Corp

Located in New York, NY

This is a 20th Century representation of a 16th Century Japanese To Kake (or sword stand). This modern sword stand is hand constructed.

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Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji and Sword, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji and Sword, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo

Katsushika Hokusai, Mount Fuji and Sword, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo

By Katsushika Hokusai

Located in London, GB

The scene shows craftsmen working on a tsurugi, a Japanese double edged sword. One of the Three Imperial National Regalia of Japan is a tsurugi named Kusanagi no Tsurugi, (lit.

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Unavailable

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: The Art and Craft of Tansu," page 173.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield
Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Unavailable

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/tokyo. brought over by a berlin tourist in the pre 1st world war era.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Grand Tour Decorative Objects

Latreia by Mana Matsuzaki Diamond Sword and Shield Unisex Pendant Necklace
Latreia by Mana Matsuzaki Diamond Sword and Shield Unisex Pendant Necklace

Latreia by Mana Matsuzaki Diamond Sword and Shield Unisex Pendant Necklace

By Mana Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Victorian 14k/Mixed Metal Shakudo Chain
Early Victorian 14k/Mixed Metal Shakudo Chain

Early Victorian 14k/Mixed Metal Shakudo Chain

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them...

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Antique Late 18th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze, Mixed Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks
Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks

Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks

Located in Narberth, PA

Shakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys, and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate the...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold Necklace With Deer Menukis And Diamonds
Gold Necklace With Deer Menukis And Diamonds

Gold Necklace With Deer Menukis And Diamonds

By Maison Auclert

Located in Paris, IDF

Necklace in 18K gold and diamonds, set with a pair of gold Menukis (Japanese samurai sword ornaments) representing a pair of leaping deers, chewing autumn leaves, by Japanese goldsmi...

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French Chain Necklaces

Gold Necklace With 17th Century Menukis And Diamond Briolette
Gold Necklace With 17th Century Menukis And Diamond Briolette

Gold Necklace With 17th Century Menukis And Diamond Briolette

By Maison Auclert

Located in Paris, IDF

18K gold chain necklace set with a pair of 17th century gold Menukis (Japanese samurai sword ornaments), certainly by Japanese goldsmith Teiji Goto (1603-1673), representing double S...

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French Chain Necklaces

Studio Greytak 'Havana Table 9' Modern Interpretation of Classic Smoking Table
Studio Greytak 'Havana Table 9' Modern Interpretation of Classic Smoking Table

Studio Greytak 'Havana Table 9' Modern Interpretation of Classic Smoking Table

By Studio Greytak

Located in Missoula, MT

While Europeans were still using wrought iron for their weaponry, the Syrians were shaping famed Damascus steel swords. Further east, the Japanese crafted lightweight katana swords...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Stainless Steel

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

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.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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) It is covered with paper.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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) It is covered with paper.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Kokeshi  Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage
Japanese Kokeshi  Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

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H 18.51 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

By Japan Sword Master Dziokazu

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing kokeshi doll, a traditional type of doll of Japanese origin. These dolls are handcrafted by kijishi (a term referring to local woodcarvers) and have a variety of meanings, ...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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

A 1550-1650 era Sword from a family of Swordsmiths in the Soshu province of Japan, signed on tang "Soshu-jus Tsunaie Saku" circa 1550-1650+-, the Blade is 20.5" to the notch at the t...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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

With an age dating back to the mid Edo period, circa the 17th to 18th century, this piece stands as a testament to the rich history and tradition of Japanese sword-making. Measuri...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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

Hallmarks: Unmarked as usually seen and electronically tested for 14Kt and 24Kt gold. The Menuki In Japanese (目貫) is one of the multiples parts of a katana sword.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

WWII Japanese Military Katana Samurai Sword
WWII Japanese Military Katana Samurai Sword

WWII Japanese Military Katana Samurai Sword

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A genuine Japanese military Katana Samurai sword with full tang stainless steel blade and beautifully adorned guard with lineage marks.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects

James Mont style table lamp with etched glass lenses
James Mont style table lamp with etched glass lenses

James Mont style table lamp with etched glass lenses

Located in Chicago, IL

"A tsuba is the hand guard mounted on a Japanese sword. It serves to keep the user's hand from sliding up onto the blade of the sword, to counterbalance the weight of the blade, ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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