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Tsuba: Handguard

Tsuba is a kind of Japanese sword mounting. It was initially equipped with a Japanese sword for practical reasons. It protected its user’s hand when he grabbed his sword or prevented its user’s hand slipping towards the blade part when he hits his enemy. However, Tsuba attached importance to its decorativeness. It had been developed as an essential sword outfit that combines utility and beauty since the Edo period.

Western swords also have guards, but especially since modern times, many of them are connected with handles; therefore, they look different, compared to Japanese handguards, Tsuba. People expected that Tsuba fulfills two roles: practicality to attack enemies and to protect users. And Tsuba shouldn’t have been lost its good looks. In each area, Tsuba had been enhanced its artistry through the efforts and ingenuity of numerous Tsuba artisans.

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Updated: 19 Mar 2024

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  • $6,371.35

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate

    Title: Baika Chirashi Daisho Tsuba Set

    Signature: 古川 元珍 (Hurukawa Genchin)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Shakudou (赤銅, the mixture of copper and gold)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.2cm

    7.2cm×6.9cm

    0.2cm

    0.2cm

    2.8cm×0.75cm

    2.8cm×0.9cm

    163g

    136g

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  • $630.43

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Kichou Certificate

    Title: Tatebata Kosukashi Tsuba

    Signature: Goami Masataka (其阿弥 正隆)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.4cm 0.5cm 2.4cm×0.6cm 100g

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  • $482.88

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Ko-Kinkou-style, Somon Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: the Momoyama period (桃山時代, 1568-1600) and before
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.0cm×6.7cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 104g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $1,039.54

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Dewa Akita-style, Daruma Zu Tsuba

    Signature: Dewa Akita Shoami Saku (出羽秋田 正阿弥作)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.0cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 211g

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  • $771.27

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Kashiwa Ju Zu Tsuba

    Signature: Matsumura Katsunari (松村 勝成)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.7cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.7cm 168g

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  • $704.20

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Saotome-style, Kukuri Zaru Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.3cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 98g

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  • $228.03

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Unryu Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.2cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 97g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $618.36

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Ko-Kinkou-style, Mon Chirashi Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: the Momoyama period (桃山時代, 1568-1600) and before
    Material: Yamagane (山銅, mixture of copper and impurities)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 116g

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  • $820.90

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Iyo Shoami-style, Kabu Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.8cm 0.3cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 143g

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  • $777.98

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Heianjo-style, Wachigai Sasa Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.3cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 120g

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  • $429.23

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu kicho Certificate

    Title: Unryu Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.5cm×9.5cm 0.6cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 162g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $2,146.14

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

    Title: Kogou to Nakakuni Zu Tsuba

    Signature: Masanobu (正信)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Shakudou (赤銅, the mixture of copper and gold)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.5cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.7cm 125g

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  • $570.07

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NTHK Kanteisho Certificate

    Title: Edo Nara-style, Yasai Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: middle of the Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.9cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 94g

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  • $201.20

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Nanako-Ji Dou Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.0cm×6.5cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 143g

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  • $201.20

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Unryu Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.3cm 0.3cm 2.7cm×0.6cm 107g

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    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $442.64

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu kicho Certificate

    Title: Kikuka Chirashi Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×7.7cm 0.2cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 88g

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  • $871.87

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Asagao Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.9cm×7.7cm 0.2cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 139g

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  • $638.48

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Akikusa Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×6.8cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 128g

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  • $449.35

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
    *Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Shoami-style, Kachimushi ni Chou Katatsumuri Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.0cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 133g

    You can enlarge all the photos to see the detail of the item.

    Thank you for visiting our website. This Tsuba was sold as each antique Japanese Tsuba is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Tsubas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Tsuba you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of Tsubas. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $402.40

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Taka Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.4cm 0.6cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 185g

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