Antique Japanese Early Edo c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Koro A great sized nomi you

A great sized nomi you will enjoy for a lifetime before passing it onto another generation

Weght = Tansu is ~30lbs and the stand is 36lbs

The multi-paneled back rest and lower open form apron incorporates stylized carvings making it one of the favorite pieces of Chinese furniture

5 cm) including the handle)

This vase measures 9" wide at the fluted top and 8" tall

Antique Japanese Early Edo c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Koro A great sized nomi youThis is an antique Japanese early Edo period 17th century (c. 1596 1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. This tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a marugata with plum blossom sukashi and a . This tsuba shows considerable wear from repeated use. There are two small tagane ato around the nakago indicating it was most certainly affixed to a sword. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1