Antique Japanese Early Edo c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Koro It is in two parts

It is in two parts

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

This pair of kokeshi are of the bobble head variety and are dressed in subtly patterned kimono with red and black jackets

He rakes and she sweeps the pine needles beneath the sturdiest of pine trees

Antique Japanese Early Edo c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Koro It is in two partsThis 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