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Antique Japanese Soft Metal Tsuba - Stream & Plants, Signed

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Antique Japanese Soft Metal Tsuba - Stream & Plants, Signed
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Antique Japanese Soft Metal Tsuba - Stream & Plants, Signed. Small Antique Japanese rectangular-shaped tsuba made of soft metal, covered in gold, with a scene of a stream, rock, and plants. Rocks and plants are done in shakudo with gold highlights; the reverse features a stream bed with rocks and similar plants done in shakudo with gold. There is a kozuka ana hole next to the nakago ana hole for the tang. The rim of the tsuba is raised above the surface giving it a pleasant appearance. There is a two-character signature carved next to the nakago ana, and measures 67mm x 55mm. Condition is very good, the gold-covered surface showing thinning in some areas, mainly on the reverse side. There are some very tiny dings to the sharp edges of the rim, showing evidence of being mounted for use, and minor wear from use. Circa early to mid-19th Century. Includes a wood storage box. Overall a very nice tsuba. Est.: $300-$400.