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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: 29 Mar 2024

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Kinai-style, Kai Dukushi Sukashi

    Signature: 記内 (Kinai)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×8.1cm 0.5cm 2.75cm×0.7cm 120g

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  • $0.00

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Kamakura-style, peony flowers

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.5cm 0.25cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 125g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: The Tatars

    Signature: SIGNED but unclear
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.4cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 108g

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  • $66.06

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    Title: Nanban-style, Two Dragons

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.7cm×6.4cm 0.4cm 2.5cm×0.8cm 78g

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  • $341.88

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Myochin-style, Matsu Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.6cm 0.2cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 98g

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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.

  • $191.59

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    Title: Chrysanthemum Petal Shaped Rim

    Signature: 早乙女 (Saotome)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.7cm×7.9cm 0.4cm 3.1cm×1.0cm 162g

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  • $0.00

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box

    Title: Tsuba Set

    Signature: Only T-254 is signed (□田明, the first letter is unclear to read). Other Tsubas are no signed.

    Age: Only T-254 is unclear. Other Tsubas were made in the Edo period.

    Material: Iron

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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.

  • $66.06

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    Title: Japanese Landscape

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.0cm×6.5cm 0.6cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 220g

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  • $402.99

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Kyo Kinko-style, Meisho Hukei Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Plating (gold and silver)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    5.6cm×4.7cm 0.3cm 2.1cm×0.7cm 70g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: The openwork Crane

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron 

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×6.7cm 0.5cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 130g

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  • $0.00

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    Certificate: NTHK

    Title: Weeping Willow and Horses

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.8cm 0.4cm 2.5cm×0.7cm 150g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Myochin-style, Four Pigeons

    Signature: 明珎宗友 (Myochin Munetomo)
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.8cm×8.2cm 0.4cm 2.1cm×0.8cm 180g

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  • $105.70

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    Title: The Sage

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.6cm 0.5cm 3.1cm×0.9cm 180g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Nanban-style, the Openwork Dragons

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.9cm×6.3cm 0.65cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 112g

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  • $416.20

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NTHK

    Title: Omori-style, Takasago

    Signature: 英之 (Hideyuki)
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.1cm 0.5cm 2.5cm×0.8cm 150g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Heianjo-style, Hana Karakusa

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.7cm×7.5cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.5cm 142g

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  • $59.46

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    Title: Kunihiro

    Signature: 国廣 (Kunihiro)
    Age: Edo period, Bakumatsu (1853-1868)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.9cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.6cm 150g

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  • $1,023.99

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    Title: Antique Tsuba Set

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

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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.

  • $0.00

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    Title: Shoami-style, Japanese style nature scene

    Signature: 正阿弥包矩 (Shoami-Kanenori)
    Age: Edo period, the Tenmei era (1781-1788)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.4cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.6cm 98g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Kikuka Chirashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period, Bakumatsu (1853-1868)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×8.0cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 132g

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