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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: 3 Dec 2024

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  • $0.00

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    Title: The Dragonfly and Chrysanthemums

    Signature: NOSIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Shibuichi (四分一, the mixture of silver and copper)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.3cm×5.8cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 75g

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  • $521.64

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    Title: The Pine Tree and The Hawk

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.92cm×6.2cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.83cm 153g

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  • Original price was: $133.76.Current price is: $120.38.

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

    Title: Landscape

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.9cm×6.6cm 0.2cm 2.5cm×0.5cm 90g

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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, Various Items

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.0cm 0.4cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 159g

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  • Original price was: $234.07.Current price is: $210.66.

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    INCLUDED: Wooden box, Cushion

    Title: Ko-Toushou Tsuba, Circles

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Muromachi period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    10.2cm×10.0cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 88g

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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: Owari-style, Four Fans

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.6cm×8.4cm 0.5cm 2.9cm×0.8cm 130g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Soldier and Devil

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.5cm×9.4cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 184g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Myochin-style, Mitsudomoe

    Signature: 明珍 紀宗 (Myochin Norimune)
    Age: Edo period, Genroku era (1688-1704)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.7cm×8.2cm 0.7cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 230g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Fluffy Clouds

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.8cm×9.1cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×1.0cm 165g

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  • $100.32

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    Title: Waterwheel

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.1cm×8.0cm 0.4cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 112g

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  • Original price was: $127.07.Current price is: $114.36.

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

    Title: Higo-style, Maples

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 122g

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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: Nanban-style, Dragons and Treasures

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.8cm 0.5cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 184g

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  • $367.83

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Aizu Shoami-style, Suisha Chirashi Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED 
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.9cm×6.6cm 0.4cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 134g

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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.

  • $2,307.27

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Hikone-style, Koushi Seiyu Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period 
    Material: Iron

    (Tsuba A)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.3cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×1.1cm 108g

    (Tsuba B)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.1cm×6.9cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 89g

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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: A ROPE

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×7.6cm 0.6cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 130g

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  • $2,561.41

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Ujigawa Senjin Sukashi

    Signature: 藻柄子 入道宗典 (Mogarashi Nyudo Soten)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.0cm×8.9cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm 148g

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  • $1,758.88

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Koushi Seuyu Sukashi

    Signature: 藻柄子 入道宗典 (Mogarashi Nyudo Soten)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.4cm×7.2cm 0.4cm 2.4cm×0.7cm 100g

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  • $735.65

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: The Wise Man

    Signature: 乗意 (Joi)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Copper

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.3cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 109g

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  • Original price was: $922.91.Current price is: $784.47.

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

    Title: Kamakura-style, eight bridges and Japanese iris

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.6cm×7.6cm 0.2cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 70g

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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: PREY & PINE TREE

    Signature: 江州 兼命 作 (Gousyu Kanenaga Saku)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.1cm×6.8cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.9cm 130g

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