Vintage Thai Bronze Small Cast Buddah Head Smiling W/ Tall Crown & Flowers Tsutsugaki 1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a

1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a This tsuba was affixed to a sword worn by a samurai during or before the mid Meiji period (the wearing of swords except by officials was banned in 1876) and was used or practiced with

It shows the sadanobu threatening a demon

The inside dimensions of top drawer is approximately 27" wide by 17" deep by 5

5" wide by 15

It is signed by its original owner (see pictures)

Vintage Thai Bronze Small Cast Buddah Head Smiling W/ Tall Crown & Flowers Tsutsugaki 1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for aThis is a vintage Thai bronze head of the Buddha. This bronze casting is very detailed with a finely sculpted face and crown. He sits serenely on a wooden square base. This sculpture measures 2 1 2" wide 11 1 2" tall and3" deep (6 x 28 x 7. 5 cm). This piece has a fine patina and remains infine condition. A nice piece of bronze artwork atabouti lb 11oz.