Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume The origin of the Japanese

The origin of the Japanese term Shochikubai (松竹梅) comes from Saikan no Sanyu (歳寒三友 Three Friends of Winter)

his hands forming the teaching mudra

literally "water hermit") — the narcissus — is a classical winter and early spring motif in Japanese textile decoration

the Japanese often use the compound term composed of 3 separate words

an emblem of longevity and autumn beauty

Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume The origin of the JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a samurais Katana or Wakazashi. This is a special Tsuba, its a rare quality piece prized by collectors with a significant amount of gold inlay. It appears to have never been fitted to a blade. A beautiful example of Edo Era craftsmanship. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1 2" (6. 5 cm) by 3 1 4" (7. 5 cm) wide and 1 8" (. 4cm) thick. Having