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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 May 2024

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Kanzan Jittoku

    Signature: 江州住 政知 (Goushu-ju, Masatomo)
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.2cm 0.2cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 124g

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  • $89.08

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    Title: Nanban-style, Dragons and Spirals

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.5cm×6.3cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 90g

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  • Original price was: $95.45.Current price is: $85.90.

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Choshu-style, Farmer’s House

    Signature: 中兵衛 (Nakabei)
    Age: Edo period, Bakumatsu (1853-1868)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.8cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×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.

  • $0.00

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Shoami-style, Rings

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.4cm×7.3cm 0.25cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 98g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Shoami-style, Flower Shape Family Crest

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 124g

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  • Original price was: $209.98.Current price is: $188.98.

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Sage and Turtle

    Signature: 井上 通高 (Inoue Michitaka)
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    5.8cm×5.6cm 0.35cm 2.0cm×1.05cm 80g

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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.

  • Original price was: $159.08.Current price is: $143.17.

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Japanese Old Coins

    Signature: 其阿弥 (Go-A-Mi)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.7cm 0.4cm 3.1cm×0.8cm 140g

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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: Dragonflies

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×7.0cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 148g

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  • $540.86

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Mokkou

    Signature: 峻□ (The second letter is unclear. According to its certificate, it means the creator is Japanese swordsmith.)
    Age: Muromachi period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.1cm 0.7cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 234g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Kinai-style, Seashells

    Signature: 記内 (Kinai)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Shakudou (赤銅, the mixture of copper and a small quantity of gold)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.6cm 0.3cm 2.5cm×0.7cm 80g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Ishiguro-style, Mountain Path

    Signature: 野田 政明 (Noda Masaaki)
    Age: Edo period, Tenpo era (1831-1845)
    Material: Shibuichi (四分一, the mixture of silver and copper)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.5cm×5.6cm 0.25cm 2.5cm×0.6cm 88g

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  • $445.41

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Myochin-style, Crests of Waves and Cherry Blossoms

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.6cm×8.4cm 0.2cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 168g

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  • $986.27

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    Title: Nomura-style, Takasago Sukashi

    Signature: 幽明子 野村宗顕 江州彦根住 (Yumeishi Nomura Muneaki Goshu Hikone Ju)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.2cm 0.4cm 2.9cm×0.7cm 103g

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  • $31.82

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    Title: Shoami-style, Tadahiro

    Signature: 忠廣 (Tadahiro)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.0cm×6.5cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 160g

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  • $159.08

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Heianjo-style, Arabesque

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.5cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 128g

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  • $0.00

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Echizen-style, Baiju

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.1cm×6.8cm 0.5cm 3.2cm×1.0cm 116g

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  • $400.87

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Kinai-style, Catfish and Lotus Leaves

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period, Kanei era (1624-1645)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.7cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.7cm 120g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Owari-style, Sea Cucumbers and Hanabishi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: early Edo period (1603-1680)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×8.0cm 0.5cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 98g

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  • $254.52

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Akasaka-style, Clock Spring

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×7.2cm 0.6cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 116g

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  • $400.87

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    Title: Hikone-style, One Day

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.4cm×6.9cm 0.4cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 98g

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