Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Statue This vase measures 7 1/2"

This vase measures 7 1/2" in wide by 14" tall (18 x 36 cm)

This is a hand thrown ceramic dish plate dating back to the Taisho era (c

The hand carved back feature the Lucky Bat motif

5" tall (18 x 35

it still remains in otherwise good condition

Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Statue This vase measures 7 1/2"This 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