Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume When a Chashaku is of

When a Chashaku is of fine workmanship then it is signed by the craftsmen on the presentation box or storage tube

Height = 20”

this haribako seamlessly blends elegance with functionality

his hands forming the teaching mudra

Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume When a Chashaku is ofThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a samurais Katana or Wakazashi. This is a special Tsuba, its a rare quality piece prized by collectors with a significant amount of gold inlay. It appears to have never been fitted to a blade. A beautiful example of Edo Era craftsmanship. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1 2" (6. 5 cm) by 3 1 4" (7. 5 cm) wide and 1 8" (. 4cm) thick. Having