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Animal Design

We deal with a wide range of animal patterns, from continental sacred beasts such as dragons or phoenixes to familiar animals such as horses and dogs. There are several patterns that Samurai loved because these motifs are associated with other words based on the name of the creature.

And that leads to the Bushido (Japanese chivalry) “How Samurai should be.” Some motifs were also incorporated into the design as auspicious patterns from an idiom “Cranes live for 1,000 years. Turtles live for 10,000 years”, for example. We introduce lots of Tsuba with various designs such as birds, fish, and even insects.

Updated: 22 Sep 2023

Showing 1–20 of 177 results

  • $763.88

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Hyounen Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.2cm 0.3cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 151g

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  • $715.29

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu icho Certificate

    Title: Sansui Zu Tsuba

    Signature: 岡部 忠正 作 (Okabe Tadamasa Saku)
    Age: middle of the Edo period (1716-1800)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.8cm×8.3cm 0.3cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 138g

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  • $2,453.59

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Nagasaki Shippo-style, Zuiun Houou Zu 

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×8.0cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 127g

    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.

  • $539.84

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Take ni Suzume

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.7cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 153g

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  • $532.42

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Nanban-style, Zuimon Karakusa Sukashi Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×7.9cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 112g

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  • $823.26

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Higo-style, Moukin Hoen Zu Tsuba

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Yamagane (山銅, mixture of copper and impurities)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.0cm 0.3cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 110g

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  • $202.44

    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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  • $209.19

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Kiri ni Houou Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.2cm 0.3cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 141g

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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.

  • $236.18

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Tawara ni Nezumi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×7.7cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×1.0cm 154g

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  • $269.92

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Nami ni Tsuru Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×7.6cm 0.7cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 172g

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  • $323.91

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

    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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  • $1,491.32

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

    Title: Shoami-style, Kai Dukushi Zu

    Signature: 正阿弥 長次 (Shoami Nagatsugu)
    Age: estimated early Edo period-middle of the Edo period (1603-around 1750)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.9cm×8.5cm 0.7cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 187g

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  • $944.73

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Antique Tsuba Set

    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

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  • $458.87

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Antique Tsuba Set

    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

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  • $826.64

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

    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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    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.

  • $242.93

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Nami ni Tori Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.0cm 0.6cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 146g

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  • $426.48

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Nasu Mon Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.2cm 0.5cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 182g

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  • $256.43

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Ume Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.1cm×7.1cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 91g

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  • $890.74

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Shirasagi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.6cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 177g

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  • $291.52

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

    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Small birds and pussy willow

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.0cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×1.1cm 143g

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