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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: ...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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 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 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 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 ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Copper

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 ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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 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 ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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, 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 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

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 ...

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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 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 ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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 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 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

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

Located in PARIS, FR

Many different subjects have been depicted on tsuba : animals, fairy tales, battle scenes or, more simply, recurring geometric motifs in Japanese cultural history (waves, nanako, kur...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japanese Tsuba Pendant
Japanese Tsuba Pendant

Japanese Tsuba Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Tsuba Pendant in antique silver toned metal.

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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

Located in PARIS, FR

Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

19th Century Tsuba Old Guard Of Japanese Katana
19th Century Tsuba Old Guard Of Japanese Katana

19th Century Tsuba Old Guard Of Japanese Katana

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Century Tsuba former Japanese Katana guard in bronze and gilding, diameter approximately 8 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Wrought 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

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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork and inlaid with silver and gold, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, 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

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 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

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo or Meiji period A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated fittings (tosogu) that hold...

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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)[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 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 ...

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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 ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

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

An Exquisite Large Pair of Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsubas
An Exquisite Large Pair of Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsubas

An Exquisite Large Pair of Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsubas

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plates with Tsuba Fittings and Nature Scenes, circa 1885 This exquisite pair of large Meiji period Japanese clo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Masterfully Crafted Tsuba with Narrative and Symbolic Motifs– A Heliograph 1884
Masterfully Crafted Tsuba with Narrative and Symbolic Motifs– A Heliograph 1884

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.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

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 ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair
Émile Gallé "Ombelle" Side Chair

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of 18C Middle Eastern Damascene Vases
Pair of 18C Middle Eastern Damascene Vases

Pair of 18C Middle Eastern Damascene Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

The technique has a long history in Japan, where it was used to decorate katana fittings, particularly tsuba.

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Antique Late 18th Century Jordanian Islamic Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger
19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger

19C Middle Eastern Damascene Charger

Located in Dallas, TX

The technique has a long history in Japan, where it was used to decorate katana fittings, particularly tsuba.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Jordanian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions
19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions

19thC Middle Eastern Damascene Charger of Large Proportions

Located in Dallas, TX

The technique has a long history in Japan, where it was used to decorate katana fittings, particularly tsuba.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Jordanian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

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Dragon Tsuba
Dragon Tsuba

Dragon Tsuba

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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in D 0.2 in

Dragon Tsuba

Located in New York, NY

Oval brass plate carved with a sand diving dragon with gold highlights in the Edo Kinko style.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Victorian Damascene Shakudo Nature Miniatures 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet
Victorian Damascene Shakudo Nature Miniatures 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet

Victorian Damascene Shakudo Nature Miniatures 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Antwerp, BE

The technique has a long history in Japan, where it was used to decorate katana (sword) fittings, particularly tsuba.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Japan dragonflies tsuba Edo period
Japan dragonflies tsuba Edo period

Japan dragonflies tsuba Edo period

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H 0.2 in W 2.45 in D 2.76 in

Japan dragonflies tsuba Edo period

Located in PARIS, FR

Japan – Edo period (1603-1868)

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th Century Japanese Tsuba w/ 18k Yellow Gold Decoration
18th Century Japanese Tsuba w/ 18k Yellow Gold Decoration

18th Century Japanese Tsuba w/ 18k Yellow Gold Decoration

Located in Lexington, KY

This exceptional tsuba is a fun piece of history that comes from 18th century Japan and and includes 18k yellow gold decorations.

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Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Komai Style Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Komai Style Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Komai Style Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

The upper surface features an unusual composition of Japanese tsuba, each with individual motifs including cranes, cherry blossom and bamboo, framed by delicate inlaid foliage and fl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage Alva Museum Replicas Japanese Medallion Necklace
Vintage Alva Museum Replicas Japanese Medallion Necklace

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.

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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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 frolicking dragons with diamond decoration and a red silk inset mounted with a carved ja...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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Antique Early 1600s Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Berlin Iron, Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk, 60s
Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk, 60s

Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk, 60s

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Asian Modern Walnut Kneehole Desk by Landstrom Furniture, 1960's, rectangular, with three short drawers above pedetals with two long drawers each side of the kneehole, th...

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20th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba
Exceptional Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba

Exceptional Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptional quality Edo/ Meiji period shakudo tsuba of oval from, this striking example finely detailed...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold

Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa

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...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Mokko Shaped Shakudo Tsuba - Shi Shi Dog
Japanese Mokko Shaped Shakudo Tsuba - Shi Shi Dog

Japanese Mokko Shaped Shakudo Tsuba - Shi Shi Dog

Located in Christchurch, GB

As Part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine Edo/Meiji period shakudo and mixed metal tsuba of mokko form , the tsuba finely worked with a nana...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Japanese Shibuichi Hamano School Tsuba – Sennin and Dragon
Japanese Shibuichi Hamano School Tsuba – Sennin and Dragon

Japanese Shibuichi Hamano School Tsuba – Sennin and Dragon

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Edo period shibuichi & mixed metal Tsuba depicting a seated Handaka Sennin holding aloft a...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Iwamoto Konkan 1744-1801
Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Iwamoto Konkan 1744-1801

Japanese Bronze & 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 Edo period bronze and mixed metal Tsuba depicting a fisherman out boating with a basket or lantern in h...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

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 ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Metal

Shakudo Nanako Tsuba with Omodaka Plants
Shakudo Nanako Tsuba with Omodaka Plants

Shakudo Nanako Tsuba with Omodaka Plants

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H 2.88 in W 2.95 in D 0.17 in

Shakudo Nanako Tsuba with Omodaka Plants

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Signed Nomura Masahide (?? ? ?) with kao Edo period, 18th-19th century Marugata: 7.49 x 7.3 cm Thickness: 4.3 mm NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu The Nomura school was ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Higo Nishigaki Tsuba with Tsuru and Pines Trees, 18th Century
Higo Nishigaki Tsuba with Tsuru and Pines Trees, 18th Century

Higo Nishigaki Tsuba with Tsuru and Pines Trees, 18th Century

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Maru-gata: 7.2 x 6.7 cm Thickness: 4.2 mm Higo Nishigaki tsuba representing a fine and elegantly stylized crane (tsuru) with outstretched wings, flying over some pines trees. The b...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Akasaka Tsuba, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century, NBTHK Tokubets Hozon Tōsogu
Akasaka Tsuba, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century, NBTHK Tokubets Hozon Tōsogu

Akasaka Tsuba, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century, NBTHK Tokubets Hozon Tōsogu

Located in Milano, IT

Akasaka tsuba Spools (Itomaki) Edo Period, 17th-18th century Iron pierced with positive openwork design Measure: Diameter: 8.3 x 8.1 cm Thickness: 0.6 cm Specifications: Tate...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Ko-Shoami Tsuba with Ring Designs Iron, Ji-Sukashi Muromachi Period '1336- 1573'
Ko-Shoami Tsuba with Ring Designs Iron, Ji-Sukashi Muromachi Period '1336- 1573'

Ko-Shoami Tsuba with Ring Designs Iron, Ji-Sukashi Muromachi Period '1336- 1573'

Located in Milano, IT

Marugata, diameter: 8 cm; thickness 5 mm Certification: the tsuba comes with a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate issued by the NBTHK. The tsuba shows a unique yet simpl...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

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Tsuba Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tsuba Japan you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, every tsuba Japan was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tsuba Japan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A tsuba Japan, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hermès each produced at least one beautiful tsuba Japan that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tsuba Japan?

The average selling price for a tsuba Japan at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $11,369 for the highest priced.