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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: 25 Apr 2024

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  • $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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  • $302.82

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion, NBTHK Hozon Certificate

    Title: Owari-style, Asanoha Tsunagi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.9cm×7.5cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 143g

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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: Flowers and Family Crests

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.7cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×1.0cm 100g

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  • $0.00

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Heianjo-style, Akikusa Mushi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED 
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.4cm 0.2cm 3.2cm×0.8cm 75g

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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: $51.54.Current price is: $48.97.

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Henkei Tsuba

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×6.9cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 180g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Sea Cucumbers

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.1cm 0.25cm 3.1cm×0.8cm 96g

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  • $115.97

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    Title: Shoami-style, Openwork Waterwheel

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.7cm×7.5cm 0.2cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 102g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Yotsu Fuji

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×7.0cm 0.6cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 136g

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  • Original price was: $1,030.89.Current price is: $773.17.

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

    Title: Kaki Zu

    Signature: 利光, 花押 (Toshimitsu, Kaou: his stylized signature)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: estimated silver

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×6.7cm 0.4cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 85g

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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.

  • $115.97

    Title: Nanban-style, Gold inlay Dragons

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×6.8cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.6cm 84g

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  • $90.20

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    Title: Shoami-style, Spirals

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.1cm×6.8cm 0.6cm 3.4cm×0.8cm 138g

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  • $51.54

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    Title: Full Bloom Chrysanthemum

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.8cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 90g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Shoami-style, Treasures and Sacred Straw Festoon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.7cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.6cm 117g

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  • Original price was: $64.43.Current price is: $61.21.

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Amida Yasuri

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.4cm 0.4cm 3.1cm×0.8cm 144g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Ivy and Fan

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.4cm×6.9cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 120g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Ume Blossom

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.8cm 0.15cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 120g

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  • $141.75

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    Title: Gosan no Kiri

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×7.8cm 0.4cm 2.5cm×0.8cm 100g

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  • $64.43

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Waves, Plovers

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.4cm×5.8cm 0.4cm 2.6cm×0.7cm 85g

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  • $90.20

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    Title: Kamakura-style, Nature View

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×7.2cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 90g

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