{"id":28761,"date":"2022-06-22T12:35:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T03:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=28761"},"modified":"2023-10-13T12:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T03:56:02","slug":"antique-tsuba-for-samurai-sword-t-496","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-tsuba-for-samurai-sword-t-496\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-496)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Hyounen Zu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0A giant Namazu (\u9bf0, catfish) and a man who holds a Hyoutan (\u74e2\u7baa, gourd) are depicted. It seems this man is trying to capture this catfish using the gourd. Each character is engraved semi-three-dimensionally and expresses a lively atmosphere. We think this Tsuba’s design is categorized in the Hyounen Zu (\u74e2\u9bf0\u56f3). It is a famous theme of ink painting. It depicts a man trying to keep a catfish with a gourd. As you see, there are common motifs with this Tsuba. The Hyounen Zu is a question and answer of Zen Buddhism. It is thought this theme came from the proverb that means to succeed having difficulty. Since the motifs of sword mountings sometimes reflect the taste of its owner or his view of religion, the owner of this Tsuba was possibly involved in Zen Buddhism.
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\u00a0On the other hand, pine trees are simply designed on the backside. Although some colorings were already faded due to aging, we could see that gold paint was initially applied to several motifs. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Tsuba?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Tsuba is the hand-guard of the Japanese sword. High-class Samurai wore his Katana sword with its beautiful sword mountings such as Tsuba. Tsuba’s front design tends to be more decorative as this part was often seen by other Samurais when he was walking on the streets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it that the sword mounting was important for Samurai?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The sword mountings of the Japanese sword have many kinds of decorations such as handguards (Tsuba), sword hilt (Menuki), pommel (Fuchi Kashira). The Japanese sword worked as a weapon and as an object to show who he was. For example, it shows their personalities and beliefs. You could say that it is like decorations for smartphones today. We recommend you zoom in on the pictures of the sword fittings. When you do so, you can see the skill of Japanese metal engraving techniques. They are mainly made of iron and copper with inlays of gold, silver, and bronze. When it comes to handguard (Tsuba), each one has a different outline and weight. These sword fittings that have lived with Japanese swords of the same age might be worth as much as the Japanese swords. They are inconspicuous parts of the Japanese sword. Nevertheless, if you are knowledgeable or particular about it, you will become a connoisseur of the Samurai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Payment method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe<\/strong> (Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don\u2019t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You may either pay in JPY<\/strong>, USD<\/strong>, AUD<\/strong>, CAD<\/strong>, EUR<\/strong>, CHF<\/strong> or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by either EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us.
\nWe will inform you of the order’s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.<\/p>\n

*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be possible delays in delivery. If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of Tsuba and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How to appreciate Tsuba\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0While Tsuba is a small component of Japanese sword mountings, we would say it is one of the most conspicuous parts. Also, unlike the blade itself, Tsuba has a low risk of handling. Furthermore, it does not require a large space for storage. Thus, Tsuba is relatively easy to collect. Here we would like to propose a few ways to enrich your Tsuba experience after purchasing your favorite Tsuba.<\/span>
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Delivery Time<\/strong><\/span>: 5 – 14 DAYS<\/span>
\n*Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

INCLUDED<\/strong>: Wooden box, Cushion<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Hyounen\u00a0Zu<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Signature: NO SIGNED<\/span>
\nAge: Edo period<\/span>
\nMaterial: Iron<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size<\/span><\/td>\nThickness<\/span><\/td>\nNakagoana<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.5cm\u00d77.2cm<\/span><\/td>\n0.3cm<\/span><\/td>\n3.0cm\u00d70.8cm<\/span><\/td>\n151g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You can enlarge all the photos to see the detail of the item.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/a> or check the list of Tsubas<\/span><\/a>. We will be more than happy to help you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29541,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[120,15,121,25],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-28761","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-animal","7":"product_cat-tsuba","8":"product_cat-plant-vegetable","9":"product_cat-decorations","11":"first","12":"outofstock","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple","16":"add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart","17":"customify-col","18":"product-has-gallery"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/28761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=28761"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=28761"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=28761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}