It has a copperware uchikaeshi mimi. There is a very nice high relief work and inlay work(which most of it has faded). Sourced directly from Japan. A nice copperware example of a middle/late Edo period Katana Tsuba.
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Iron sukashi (openwork) tsuba with a design of conch shells, in a rounded, go-stone shape, with the rim thinned. Tsuba (guard): . - Late Edo period (Bakumatsu) practical katana hilt. => It is also sold on other sites.
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It has a silver fukurin as well. Sourced directly from Japan. A nice copperware example of a middle/late Edo period Katana Tsuba. The dents are present on the fukurin as well, and its shape has been compromised at a few areas/spots.
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SAYA Wakizashi scabbard black lacquer. Size: See the ruler in the image. We want people around the world to see the fascinating antiques of Japan. Age: Late Edo period(1800~1849).
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This is a leather cover for a wooden scabbard.
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Sourced directly from Japan. Condition Report: This Tsuba is in reasonable antique condition with wear and tear. I have left this task for the new owner. i also believe that it wasn't perfectly circular to start off with.
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I have left this task for the new owner. No splits/cracks though. Mimi has one side ding/dent (photo 14). Still it looks quite nice. A nice cased sukashi example. I am more than certain the new owner will be happy with it.
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This is Fuchi used for the handle of the sword. SAMURAI of Japan always had KATANA(sword) till the Edo period. When it became Meiji Era, Japan forbade that people had KATANA. However, even if it became Meiji, KATANA continued being made for a while. This is Fuchi used for the handle of the sword(Katana). The side of this Fuchi has some design. Most of the design on the surface of this item has disappeared. This Fuchi is old ones. And this item has some rust and some dirt. Fuchi Approx Size(cm) a=Long diameter of ellipse (inner dimension) b=Short diameter of ellipse (inner dimension) c=Depth d=Nakagoana(mihaba) e=Nakagoana(kasane) You can see the measurement point in the photo. SIZE:a=3.1cm b=1.5cm c=0.9cm d=2.3cm e=0.7cm~0.9cm Weight: 8g Condition: not good The material is mainly Iron.
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