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.
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Exquisite Japanese Tsuba (Sword Guards) – Decorative Art by Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exquisite Japanese Tsuba (Sword Guards) – Plate XII from Section VI of G. A.
Paper
Intricate Japanese Sword Guards – Heliograph from Audsley’s Japanese Art, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Intricate Japanese Sword Guards (Tsuba) – Plate XI from Section VI of G.
Paper
$363Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Paper
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.
British Royal Officers Uniform
Located in Buchanan, MI
Hand chased belt buckle and sword guard. Please contact dealer for detailed photos and information if you watch the Kings Speech this is identical to the one worn by the King.
Wool
Composed pair of original mid 17th/early 18th century Cavalry basket Stirrups
Located in TEYJAT, FR
The main suspension arch resembles that of a horse shoe, the front branches look like those of a sword guard and the foot plates seem to be featuring insignia.
Metal
Monumental 'Excalibur Sword' Garden Statue, England, 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A key highlight of the piece is its finely cast bronze figural guillon (sword guard), approximately 9 inches in size, which lends an elegant, historical touch to the sculpture.
Cast Stone, Bronze, Steel
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...
Gold, Iron
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...
Iron
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 ...
Copper
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...
Iron
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 ...
Silver, Copper
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...
Iron
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 ...
Iron
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 ...
Silver, Iron
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...
Iron
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 ...
Iron
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...
Iron
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 ...
Iron
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 ...
Iron
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 ...
Iron
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...
Silver, Iron
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...
Iron
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...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Masterfully Crafted Tsuba with Narrative and Symbolic Motifs– A Heliograph 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Audsley’s decorative art series features six intricately designed Japanese tsuba (sword guards), showcasing the artistic and cultural significance of Edo-period sword fittings.
Paper
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...
Copper, Iron
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 ...
Iron
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...
Iron
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 ...
Brass, Iron
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
One critic, commenting on the chaise aux ombelles of 1902, finds an element of Japanese inspiration in this design, drawing a parallel between the form of the chair back and certain ...
Cane, Walnut
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
One critic, commenting on the chaise aux ombelles of 1902, finds an element of Japanese inspiration in this design, drawing a parallel between the form of the chair back and certain ...
Cane, Walnut
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
One critic, commenting on the chaise aux ombelles of 1902, finds an element of Japanese inspiration in this design, drawing a parallel between the form of the chair back and certain ...
Cane, Walnut
$326,626Sale Price|20% Off
"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
By Ezio Ceccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard, adorned with an Egyptian scarab with outstretched wings.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany
Located in Doha, QA
Measuring an impressive 180 cm in length, this original piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of gothic arms, blending both symbolic authority and martial aesthetics. The sword...
Iron
Gucci Silk Scarf Horse bridles Napoleonic Swords New, Never worn 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gucci silk scarf designed with Imperial Guard Officers' Swords (Sabres), 1800s Napoleon's famous Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde. 100% Silk.
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Pl. 10 Antique Print of Japanese Sword & Knife and Handles, Racinet, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph of Japanese sword and knife guards and handles metal ornaments.
Paper
Pair of Benham & Froud VR Stamped British Army 1905 Sword Handle Candlesticks
By Benham & Froud
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These are an exceptional find, each sword hand guard is fret work cast with VR for Victorian Regina meaning the Regin of Queen Victorian.
Brass
F7 Old Japanese Art Iron Lantern - Fire Prevention
Located in Niiza, JP
The words "Fire Prevention 火の用心" are engraved on three sides, while the remaining door features a sword tsuba (guard). There is some rust and bending in various places, but the washi...
Iron
A pair of 18th century cast bronze heraldic crests - Clan Stirling of Glorat
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
The full coat of arms for Stirling of Glorat depicting: Argent, a bend, engrailed, azure [blue], charged with three buckles, a naked arm issuing out of a cloud from the sinister side...
Bronze
$39,646
Hieronymus FRANCKEN III - The Denial of Saint Peter, 17th c. Antwerp school
Located in PARIS, FR
Jesus appears there with his hands tied, surrounded by a crowd of soldiers, while Judas approaches to point him out, the purse full of silver coins in his left hand. Peter draws his ...
Oil, Wood Panel
$60,635Sale Price|20% Off
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Specifically, the hilt and guard of a sword would necessitate a different orientation.
Marble
Pair of Imperial Prussian Sword Candle Holders, Prussia 1889
Located in Chicago, IL
They would also be fabulous for an unique gift! Each sword with d-shaped guard swoops downward in three tiers ending in a basket-shaped hilt depicting an Imperial Prussian Eagle wit...
Brass
Rare Silver Hilt Eagle Head Sword Weapon for the American Market
Located in Palm City, FL
The hilt and backstrap are made in brass covered with a silver wash of which only a little remains. The sword has a cross guard of six diminishing size balls on each side with two st...
Steel, Gold
Japanese Hand-Hammered Copper Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The artist of this decorative vase was a Tsuba maker. The hand guard of the sword. Typically embellished to some degree with surface texturing.
Rare early Bezalel Jerusalem JUDAICA etched brass garden of eden plate
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
On the middle of the plate the is an Hebrew inscription, it is parts from the 5 lines that describe The 5 scene on the plate: "וַיִּ֩יצֶר֩ אֶת־הָֽאָדָ֗ם עָפָר֙ מִן־הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה" "And ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 11 in W 11 in D 3.25 in
Staffordshire Pottery Pearlware Group with Bold Title Prepare to Meet Thy God
By Obadiah Sherratt
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
The two standing male figures, one carrying a bible and the other a sword are guarding the entrance to the Masonic Temple.
Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery
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 frolicking dragons with diamond decoration and a red silk inset mounted with a carved ja...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Alva Museum Replicas Japanese Medallion Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This brass medallion necklace is a replica of a Japanese tsuba or sword guard and depicts a chrysanthemum pattern with characters.
Brass
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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 9.13 in
“A Young Bladesmith” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Adrien-Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Literature and further reading: "Bronzes of the 19th century, A Dictionary of Sculptors", Pierre Kjielberg, p. 346-348 Measurements: 23 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W x 9 1/8" D Conditi...
Bronze
Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
The extraordinary construction of Porée’s sword is comparable to the Cent Suisses swords and the Gardes de la Porte (King’s guard) swords from the same period.
Silver
Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, François-Thomas Germain
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinarily elaborate luxury, the quality of Porée’s sword can be compared to the rarely found swords of the Cent Suisses and the Gardes de la Porte (King’s guard) from the sa...
Silver
Rare Sterling Sword Letter Opener Runes, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, ON
The letter opener in the form of a small sword with braided grip, cross guard of art nouveau design centering a gold (acid tested disc on either side), surmounted on either side at t...
Rare Heavy Sterling Amethyst Letter Opener Sword, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The letter opener in the form of a small sword with braided grip, cross guard of art nouveau design centering a gold (acid tested disc on either side), surmounted on either side at t...
Large Antique French Orientalist Cold-Painted Spelter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large French cold-painted cast spelter figurine depicting a standing Arab guard holding a sword against a designed architectural backdrop resembling an ornate archway.
Spelter
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H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Large Orientalist Style Antique Polychromed Spelter Plaques by Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in London, GB
These beautiful antique plaques are cast in relief, portraying a full length male figure of a guard drawing his sword and female figure carrying a tray with ewer and two cups.
Spelter
1950s Modern Oak Sideboard / Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two hinged doors with molded relief fronts and ebonized metal pulls in the form of a sword's grip and bell guard, concealing storage via 3 drawers to the left and an open space to t...
Oak
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H 11.58 in W 16.23 in D 0.02 in
Antique Japanese Decorative Arts Print – Enamels & Sword Guards, 1882
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
A kiri badge, a heraldic crest featuring the paulownia motif. 5–6. Sword guards of varying design. 5. Another smaller sword guard, delicately adorned.
Paper
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.
Berlin Iron, Gilt Metal
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H 36 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Ceremonial Sword
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century ceremonial dress sword features a gilt bronze guard with the profile of Louis XVIII flanked by fleur de lys.
Bronze, Iron
Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Enamel Sword Jabot Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
The handle and hilt guard of the sword are delicately detailed with fine, white seed pearls and a softly arching leaf design.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
American Sword Diamond and Blue Enamel Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
An American Sword diamond and blue enamel stick-pin, the handle of the sword decorated with blue enamel and yellow gold details, topped with the head of an eagle, the guard of the sw...
18k Gold, Enamel
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H 0.24 in W 3.19 in D 3.27 in
Akasaka Tsuba, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century, NBTHK Tokubets Hozon Tōsogu
Located in Milano, IT
Such kind of strong and linear design is typical of Tadamasa, at the origin of Akasaka school, and is testimony to the great genius of this master. Akasaka sword guards were manuf...
Iron
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H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Jizai Okimono, a Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Fresh-Water Prawn
Located in Milano, IT
In fact, as the demand for armor diminished markedly during the reign of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the Myochin artists turned to the production of other forged iron items such as tea c...
Iron
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
Located in Milano, IT
Actuality, the Myōchin artists began producing various forged iron objects such tea ceremony kettles, boxes, sword guards, and jizai okimono as the need for armor fell off significan...
Iron
American Naval Officer's Saber Sword
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
With original leather scabbard, this sword — with brass hand-guard and leather handle with braided gold wire — was made for a commissioned officer of the United States Navy during th...
Steel
'Sword' letter opener by JAS Aitchison.
Located in London, GB
A very unusual letter opener or paperknife in the form of a sword, with red lined hand guard and grille, and Sterling silver hallmarked 'blade'.
Sterling Silver
Pair of Chinese Export Sepia and White Small Platters
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One with a scene of musical entertainment the other with two sword bearing guards with a woman.
Porcelain
Buddhist Temple Wall Hanging
Located in Brooklyn, NY
She is attended by an avitar (angel) and two guards with swords drawn for protection.
Gold, Metallic Thread, Silver
Edwardian Dagger Brooch in 9 Carat Gold with Blue Emerald Cut Paste Gemstones
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Dating from the Edwardian era, circa 1910, this is a very stylish brooch in the form of a sword or dagger. The cross guard is a very pleasingly stylised "S" shape with beaded finial...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist si...
Metal
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H 2.938 in W 2.813 in D 0.375 in
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well ...
Metal
Set of Ten Authentic Civil War Swords
Located in Bridport, CT
Common amongst most of the Model 1852 Navy officer swords is an ornate brass guard and basket showing Navy symbolism, "USN" cast amongst various leaves and nuts, the pommel is adorne...