An interesting Japanese tsuba (sword guard) with an iron base plate and a silver fukurin (rim). The decoration is classified as Nanban style, featuring two dragons, a sacred jewel, and the Three Wise Monkeys. The tsuba is from Hizen, Japan, and dates to the 18th century.
NihontoWatchEdo
Edo
Hizen
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted on items ordered from the site when an item does not appear to be as depicted and described; buyer must notify via email within 7 days of receipt. Refund covers purchase price minus shipping, bank fees, and currency conversion. Sales on items paid in terms are final, as are sales of items personally inspected.
An interesting Japanese tsuba (sword guard) with an iron base plate and a silver fukurin (rim). The decoration is classified as Nanban style, featuring two dragons, a sacred jewel, and the Three Wise Monkeys. The tsuba is from Hizen, Japan, and dates to the 18th century.
NihontoWatchEdo
Edo
Hizen
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted on items ordered from the site when an item does not appear to be as depicted and described; buyer must notify via email within 7 days of receipt. Refund covers purchase price minus shipping, bank fees, and currency conversion. Sales on items paid in terms are final, as are sales of items personally inspected.