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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: 1 Jun 2023

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  • $590.30

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

    Title: Cross

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.8cm×8.1cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 155g

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  • $291.93

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

    Title: Kiku Sakura Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×7.9cm 0.5cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 127g

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  • $648.26

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

    Title: Junishi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×7.6cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 150g

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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.

  • $154.55

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

    Title: Sansui Jinbustu Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.6cm 0.3cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 138g

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  • $1,287.93

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

    Title: Bamboo Shoot

    Signature: 一静 (Issei)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.6cm×7.8cm 0.45cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 180g

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  • $326.28

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

    Title: Shounai-style, Hanamon Kosukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.9cm×6.8cm 0.7cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 120g

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  • $343.45

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

    Title: Yukiwa Uzumaki Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×8.4cm 0.4cm 2.9cm×1.1cm 165g

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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.

  • $686.90

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

    Title: Cobweb

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.4cm×8.7cm 0.3cm 3.1cm×1.0cm 160g

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  • $488.34

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

    Title: Ko Kinko-style, Budou Risu Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: 赤銅 (Shakudou, the mixture of copper and gold)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.6cm×6.4cm 0.4cm 2.4cm×0.8cm 90g

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  • $643.97

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

    Title: Koudai Higo-style, Sayuu Senmen Sukashi Ouka Karakusa Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×7.8cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 140g

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  • $724.10

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

    Title: Aizu Shoami-style, Roubai Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×7.6cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 127g

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  • $398.54

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

    Title: Ryusui ni Kiri Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.2cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 128g

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  • $493.71

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

    Title: Den Akasaka-style, Tenchi Kensaki Monyou Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.6cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm -g

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  • $343.45

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

    Title: Traveler

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.7cm×7.6cm 0.4cm 3.1cm×0.9cm 166g

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  • $393.53

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

    Title: Yukiwa Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.9cm×8.7cm 0.3cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 145g

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  • $658.28

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Kiku Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×7.6cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.9cm 138g

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  • $286.21

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

    Title: Hotei Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.9cm 0.2cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 122g

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  • $269.03

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

    Title: Kiku Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: 長州住 友久 (Choshu-Ju, Tomohisa)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.6cm 0.3cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 108g

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  • $876.51

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

    Title: Souten Jinbutsu Zu

    Signature (front): 藻柄子入道 宗典製 (Mogarashi/Souheishi Nyudoh Souten Sei)
    Signature (back): 江州彦根住 (Goh Shu Hikone-Ju)
    Age: estimated in the middle of the Edo period (around 1700-1750)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.8cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 94g

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  • $858.62

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

    Title: Umetada-style, peony flowers

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.7cm×8.7cm

    7.0cm×6.9cm

    0.2cm

    0.2cm

    3.0cm×0.9cm

    2.6cm×0.8cm

    144g

    88g

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