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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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  • Original price was: $702.21.Current price is: $596.88.

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

    Title: Shouka Hotei Zu

    Signature: 峰翆軒 (Hou Sui Ken)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: 四分一 (Shibuichi, the mixture of copper and silver)

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    6.8cm×6.5cm 0.3cm 2.45cm×0.6cm 142g

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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.

  • $267.51

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: late Edo period (1781-1867)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.5cm×8.4cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 122g

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  • Original price was: $401.27.Current price is: $361.14.

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

    Title: Myochin-style, Horagai Sukashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.2cm 0.3cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 135g

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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.

  • $1,136.92

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Yaguruma

    Signature: 忠辰 (Tadanori)
    Age: middle of Edo period (1681-1780)
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×7.0cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 108g

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  • $334.39

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Shoami-style, Japanese Apricot Blossoms

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.2cm×8.2cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 100g

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  • Original price was: $468.14.Current price is: $421.33.

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

    Title: Kunihiro-style, Kuruma Sukashi

    Signature: 武州住 國廣 作 (Bushu ju, Kunihiro saku)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.8cm×7.8cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.7cm -g

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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.

  • $1,337.55

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: the Cloud and the Dragon

    Signeture: 寿寛 (Toshihiro)
    Age: Edo period, Genroku era (1688-1704)
    Material: Brass

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.4cm×7.1cm 0.5cm 2.5cm×0.7cm 167g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: DRAGON & DEVIL

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    9.8cm×8.8cm 0.7cm 3.0cm×1.0cm 227g

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  • $869.41

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Hikone-style, Fighters

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×8.2cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 143g

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  • $401.27

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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Umetada-style, Matsuba Mon Chirashi

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.2cm 0.3cm 2.8cm×0.8cm 85g

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  • $334.39

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Certificate: NBTHK

    Title: Aizu Shoami-style, Kari Sansui Zu

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.2cm×6.9cm 0.3cm 3.2cm×0.9cm 100g

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  • $334.39

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    Title: Oni Mon

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.3cm×7.2cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.6cm 100g

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  • $2,206.96

    This Item is on hold

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: The Battlefield

    Signature: 江州彦根住 藻柄子入道宗典製 (Omi Hikone Ju, Mogarashi Nyudo Soten Sei)
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.0cm×7.5cm 0.4cm 2.9cm×0.9cm 155g

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  • $1,003.16

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    Title: Dragon

    Signature: 常□□
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Brass

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    7.5cm×7.2cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 180g

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  • $334.39

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    Title: The Grand Ship

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×8.3cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 130g

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  • $334.39

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: Gold Dots

    Signature: NO SIGNED
    Age: Edo period
    Material: Iron

    Size (Tsuba) Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×8.2cm 0.4cm 2.7cm×0.8cm -g

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  • $220.70

    Delivery Time: 5 – 14 DAYS
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    Title: IVY & WATERMILL

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×7.8cm 0.3cm 3.0cm×0.9cm 130g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: Heianjo-style, CLOVES

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.4cm×8.3cm 0.3cm 3.1cm×1.0cm 130g

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  • $0.00

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    Title: AUTUMNAL INSECT

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

    Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight
    8.3cm×7.6cm 0.3cm 2.7cm×0.7cm 136g

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