Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Snuff Bottle This is a Japanese specialty

This is a Japanese specialty box once used to store ceramic goods

Very auspicious trio in Asian art and culture

It also features elephant handles

It measure 2 3/4" wide by 1 3/8" tall by 1/2" thick (7 x 3

With exception to minor sign of past use

Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Snuff Bottle This is a Japanese specialtyThis is an antique Japanese early Edo period 17th century (c. 1596 1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi sword. This tsuba is made with all hand forged steel and is in the shape of a nagamarugata originally engraved with a leaf motif. This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use. There are at least two tagane ato around the nakago indicating it was most certainly affixed to a sword. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It