Shibayama Gold Lacquer Tsuba with Rabbit and Oni Motifs
A very fine shibayama gold lacquer Mokkogata tsuba, Meiji period, signed Nemoto-zo. Inlaid in mother of pearl, coral, ivory, and shakudo on a nashiji and kirikane ground and decorated in takamakie and hiramakie lacquer, with silver and cloisonne rim., one…
Edo Period Tsuba by Ichinomiya Nagastune, 1781
A large and rare Japanese Edo period tsuba by Ichinomiya Nagastune, rounded oval iron with mixed metals, silver gold floral and bird details under a silver moon. Signed with date, dated 5th May 1781. Dimensions 85 x 8 cm.
Meiji Shibayama Gold Lacquer Tsuba
A 19th century fine shibayama gold lacquer tsuba, Meiji period, of quatrefoil form, the kinji ground of gold decorated with reference to the Tanabata festival in hiramakie and takamakie, the reverse depicting a bird catching an insect, flowers in shell…
Japanese Edo Iron Tsuba with Grass and Fireflies Motif
A fine Japanese Edo iron tsuba by Kigen, circular with pierced grass motif and gilt fireflies. Signed with NBTHK papers 23 April 1996. C. 1740. Diameter 7.2 cm.
Edo Period Gold Inlaid Pine Tree Iron Tsuba
A Japanese Edo period iron tsuba, circular shape pierced and inlaid with goldwork pine trees, with NBTHK papers. Diameter 7.7 cm.
A square brass tsuba (hand guard)
A group of four Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period (1603-1868), the first a signed Choshu tsuba by Kawachi Tomotsune featuring a low relief carvings of peonies and rindo (Gentian) flowers on an iron ground, with traces of gilding, the second a maru gata and…
A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Tokubetsu Kicho papers, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, iron ground flat plate design of an open work silhouette of a kama sickle on a classic maru gata and maru mami shape, with signed box and attribution to the…
Japanese Iron Tsubas, Edo Period (1603-1868)
Four Japanese iron Tsubas, Edo period (1603-1868), two Shoami style pierced with sun and floral themes, an Echizen tsuba with dragon theme, a flat iron tsuba with abstract flower design. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, the largest 8.5 cm diameter,…
A small bronze tsuba (hand guard)
A Japanese iron tsuba with Nbthk Hozon papers, Akasaka school, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, Sukashi open worked iron tsuba of round maru gata shape with maru mimi (round rim) with design of a thatched arbour at the Shigure pavilion, mumei…
Edo Period Shoami Tsuba with Gold and Silver Inlay
Iron Edo period Shoami tsuba, with gold, shakudo and silver inlay, signed 'Shoami'., diameter 7 cm
Cherry Blossom Gold Inlaid Tsuba by Kawaji Tomotsugu
A Japanese gold and Shakudo inlaid iron tsuba, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century, a Choshu school Maru-gata shape (round) and Sukashi (openworked) tsuba. Of cherry blossom theme with gold nunome-zogan (inlay) highlights. Signed Choshu Hagi Ju Kawaji…
Japanese Tsuba with Eagle, Stork, Warrior and Dragon Motifs
Three Japanese tsuba, of oval and circular form, decorated with eagles, storks, warriors and dragons, all signed (3)
Gilded Lion-Dog Quatrefoil Tsuba
A Japanese tsuba, quatrefoil shape, decorated in relief with gambolling lion-dogs (shishi) and objects worked with gold and other precious metals on a background of minutely punch-marked surface. 6.5 x 7 cm
Gold Inlaid Japanese Tsuba and Fuchi Kashira Set
Japanese Tsuba with Fuchi Kashira, with gold inlays
Gold-highlighted Iron Tsuba with Bird and Maple Design
A circular iron tsuba with sculpted filigree design, of two long tailed birds perched in an ancient maple tree. details highlighted in gold including borders to the hitsu ana, engraved signature to the seppa dai. 7 x 7.4 cm
Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Mixed Metal Inlay
Japanese Edo period iron tsuba, Mokko-gata form. With high relief mixed metal inlay of a reclining figure in a garden. 8 x 7 cm
Japanese Naval Tsuba, Kozuka, and Menuki Set
A Japanese tsuba, Kozuka and a pair of Menuki, the pre World War II era brass naval tsuba with incised rising sun motifs; the kozuka having a double sided decorative copper handle with gold embellishment featuring traditional figures in a boat; the…
Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Hare, Geese, and Flowers
A Mokko Gata iron tsuba, Edo period, 18th century, inlaid brass and copper zogan with hare amid wild flowers while two geese fly above. 6.8 cm x 6.2 cm
A 17th century large Edo rounded square hammered iron tsuba gold and silver foil leaves and snow to both sides, with large Matsu-Kawabishi (grass hopper) hitsuana. c1700. 7.5 x 82 mm
Edo Period Gold and Silver Inlaid Tsuba
A Japanese gold and silver inlaid iron tsuba, Edo period (1603-1868), Marugata (circle) shaped with inlaid peony in silver and butterflies and foliage in gold inlay. 6.5 cm diameter. Approximately 110 gm weight.
Gold-highlighted Dragonfly Filigree Tsuba
A circular iron filigree tsuba, circular with a design incorporating two dragonflies, detailed with gold highlights. Diameter 8.1 cm.
Edo Period Sukashi Tsuba: Intricate Rope Curtain Design
Japanese iron Sukashi tsuba, Shakudo Hitsuhina quality detail workmanship from Edo period rope curtain design fitted at least twice 84 mm in fitted wooden box
An18th century Edo period oval iron Shoami school tsuba, relief applied gold and silver decoration of butterflies above flowers, one shakudo plugged hitsuana. circa 1750. 6.8 x 6.4 cm.
Gold Nunomezogan Iron Tsuba, Meiji Period, Signed Soten
A Soten style iron tsuba, Meiji period, decorated in gold 'nunomezogan' signed 'hikone junin soten sei', 7 cm long
Japanese soft metal tsuba, Muromachi - Momoyama period (late 1500's) 70 mm
Japanese Meiji Silver Tsuba with Fruit and Foliage Motif
Good Japanese Meiji period sterling silver tsuba, of rounded form, decorated to front and back with incised elongated fruits and foliage, two character mark to face, height 6.7 cm and width 6.1 cm, total weight 105.2gm
17th century bronze Edo period mokkogata tsuba, with takabori and zogan, depicting kanjincho the legendary snake serpent. 6 x 6.7 cm
Japanese Bronze Tsuba with Silver and Gilt Flowers
Fine Japanese bronze tsuba, of lobed circular form comprised of multiple flowers, silvered and accented in gilt, signed, diameter 8 cm
A19th century oval Edo period iron tsuba, both sides pierced and engraved with a contorted encircling dragon. Signed with six characters. c1800.
Japanese Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Prayers, 85mm
Japanese iron tsuba, decorated with pierced character marks "Sukashi" prayers 85 mm
Japanese Blossom Tsuba with Openwork Design
A Japanese tsuba, round shape with openwork and blossom flower design. Signed. Length 8 cm.
Gilt Flower Tsuba: Japanese 20th Century Design
A Japanese tsuba with gilt flower design, 20th century. 6.5 x 7 cm
Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period with simple wheel design, 733 mm
Oval Iron Tanto Tsuba: 16th Century Petal Punch Decoration
An oval iron Tanto tsuba, c1580, decorated with a four panel petal punch when hot. 5.8 cm x 4.8 cm
Edo Iron Tsuba: Tembo School, c1650, Pierced Cloud Patterns
A good early Edo period iron tsuba, Tembo school, c1650, of four lobed circular form. Hammered surface with pierced cloud patterns. 7.4 cm
Japanese Bronze Tsuba with Yoki Genie Relief Decoration
An old Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated with images of Yoki, the supernatural spirit of Japanese folklore as a genie in relief to each side with gilt highlights, engraved signature as character marks. 8.5 x 7.8 cm.
Gold and Silver Inlaid Tsuba: Seated Warriors
A 19th century Japanese Tsuba inlaid in gold and silver depicting seated warriors
An 18th century oval iron namban-style tsuba, southern barbarian style with juxtaposed pierced dragons, beaded edge. 6.6 x 6.9 cm
Japanese Iron Tsuba with Pod and Vine Decoration
Japanese iron tsuba. Pod and vine decoration. No signature
Pierced Dragon Iron Tsuba - Unsigned
Japanese iron tsuba, pierced design. Curled dragon decoration. No signature
Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period with simple design, 70 mm
Japanese soft metal tsuba, Edo period in chrysanthemum heianjyo pattern, in fitted wooden lined case. 6.9 cm
Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Chrysanthemum and Heinjo Inlays
Japanese iron tsuba, chrysanthemum design with Heinjo inlays from the Edo period
Edo Iron Tsuba with Gold and Silver Inlay
Japanese Edo period iron tsuba. With gold and silver inlaid decoration of storm clouds. Diameter 7 cm
Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Chrysanthemums
Japanese Edo period iron tsuba. With hand carved decoration of chrysanthemums in a vase. Diameter 7 cm
Inlaid Iron Tsuba with Leaf and Vine Design
Iron tsuba having brass and bronze inlay of leaves and vines design. Possible 17th century.
Dragon-embellished Japanese iron tsuba (unsigned)
Japanese iron tsuba. Dragon decoration, no signature
Edo Period Iron Tanto Tsuba with Inlaid Silver Scrollwork
An early Edo period iron Tanto tsuba, c1650, of oval shape with some inlaid silver scrollwork still remaining. 5.4 cm x 3.8 cm
Brass Japanese Tsuba with Leaf Design and Signature
A Japanese tsuba, brass ovoid shaped tsuba with openwork design shaped as various leaves. Signed. Length 8 cm.
Gilt-Brass Japanese Tsuba, Barrel Shape, 8cm Length
A Japanese tsuba, barrel shaped, brass heightened in gilt. Length 8 cm.
Loading more...