Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata displayed in the late spring

displayed in the late spring months

Bronze hardware pulls

This ozen measures almost 12 1/2" square by 5" tall (27

Interior fittings are intact and original: a horizontal perch bar with decorative turned ends spans the width of the cage

red and green with design of flowers and butterflies

Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata displayed in the late springAntique Japanese Tsuba Signed Ittan () with Dragonfly and Gold InlayJapan, Edo period (17th18th century) This fine Edo period iron tsuba combines simple form with striking decoration. The plate, carved in a rounded mokk gata outline, is enhanced with radiating lines that catch the light across the surface. A large dragonfly in gilt inlay dominates one side, its body and wings carefully chased to suggest texture and movement. On the lower section, two