Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume The kiri (paulownia) wood handle

The kiri (paulownia) wood handle may be original and shows the decades of wear

his hands forming the teaching mudra

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this haribako seamlessly blends elegance with functionality

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Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume The kiri (paulownia) wood handleThis 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