Sword Guard

sword with d-shaped guard swoops downward in three tiers ending in a basket-shaped hilt depicting an

brass covered with a silver wash of which only a little remains. The sword has a cross guard of six

Tsuba maker. The hand guard of the sword. Typically embellished to some degree with surface texturing.          

carrying a bible and the other a sword are guarding the entrance to the Masonic Temple. The Archangel

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

Japanese tsuba or sword guard and depicts a chrysanthemum pattern with characters. The medallion pendant

some cracking in the back where it may have been curved a bit too much; one arm of the sword guard in

portraits of King Louis XIV and Alain Porée on the guard, this is one of two Royal swords presented to the

Dame de l’Assomption. On the sword’s knuckle guard is the crowned head of Neptune, the Roman god of the

form of a small sword with braided grip, cross guard of art nouveau design centering a gold (acid

the form of a small sword with braided grip, cross guard of art nouveau design centering a gold (acid

These beautiful antique plaques are cast in relief, portraying a full length male figure of a guard

ebonized metal pulls in the form of a sword's grip and bell guard, concealing storage via 3 drawers to the

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

This early nineteenth century ceremonial dress sword features a gilt bronze guard with the profile

scabbard the protective end of the jabot pin. The handle and hilt guard of the sword are delicately

enamel and yellow gold details, topped with the head of an eagle, the guard of the sword with an American

origin of Akasaka school, and is testimony to the great genius of this master. Akasaka sword guards

production of other forged iron items such as tea ceremony kettles, boxes, sword guards and jizai okimono

, sword guards, and jizai okimono as the need for armor fell off significantly under the Tokugawa

With original leather scabbard, this sword — with brass hand-guard and leather handle with braided

A very unusual letter opener or paperknife in the form of a sword, with red lined hand guard and

other with two sword bearing guards with a woman.

two guards with swords drawn for protection.

Dating from the Edwardian era, circa 1910, this is a very stylish brooch in the form of a sword or

period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist signed Yoshihisa ( Ryoju

Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well recorded artist

decision, hence there is a great deal of variation in officer swords. The model 1850 guard is adorned but

Crafted in Japan during the 20th century, this Pauownia wood (Kiri in Japanese ) tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. The long side handles flip up ...

A set of two Japanese paintings, each with a hand gilt background depicting a Japanese Magnolia painted sans traverse across the two panels. The originals Japanese, circa 1900. Dime...

Charming and unusual handmade polished cast bronze bowl. Each of these original and elegant bowl is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, the inside is poli...

Mediterranean Calm Image: 25.0 x 18.2 cm Mount: 37.8 x 29.8 cm Wood engraving 1932 Condition: Slight foxing One of Fourteen Wood Engravings, from drawings made on Orient Line Cru...

A Spanish Baptismal stone vessel from the 19th century, possibly older. This antique vessel from Spain, originally used as a baptismal font, features a rustically carved stone body w...

This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in Japan, this wooden chest is a good ex...

19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...

This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...

This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

This antique cigarette case is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Japanese Export style. The case...

A classic Antique George III Sterling Silver Half Pint Mug with a traditional tapered cylindrical form. The Mug has a spread foot and a acanthus leaf topped scroll handle. There isa ...

This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...

Ogata Tomin (1839 -1895) Birds in a spring landscape Ink and colour on silk. Inscription reads: “Copy of Lu Ji, painted with heartfelt appreciation” “Painted by Tomin Ogat...

These magnificent lacquered wood panels have been mounted together on a lucite panel. Each panel has its original hanging handle. The panels are hanging on antique railroad pins that...

Shoko Uemura, 'Inside the Flowers (Java Sparrow and Peach Blossoms)', color woodcut, c. 1950s, edition 300. Signed in ink with the artist’s red seal beneath. A superb impression, wit...

Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...