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A Pierced Japanese Edo Period Iron Shingen Tsuba
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A Pierced Japanese Edo Period Iron Shingen Tsuba

18th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this fine old iron Tsuba (sword guard) from the late 17th-early 18th century (Edo Period 1615-1868), the Tsuba is more commonly known as a Shingen Tsuba after the famous Daimyo and warlord Takeda Shingen , the large very strong Tsuba would have been used on a Samurai Katana (large sword) the decoration to the border is known as Mukade or Centipede decoration , the centre of the Tsuba nicely pierced for further effect , as you will see from the images this is a real antique Tsuba and well used item as opposed to a later copy aimed at the export market.

Condition : Good used condition.

Approximate Sizes:

Diameter : 3.75" 9.5 cm

Weight : 184 gms

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA428466
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this fine old iron Tsuba (sword guard) from the late 17th-early 18th century (Edo Period 1615-1868), the Tsuba is more commonly known as a Shingen Tsuba after the famous Daimyo and warlord Takeda Shingen , the large very strong Tsuba would have been used on a Samurai Katana (large sword) the decoration to the border is known as Mukade or Centipede decoration , the centre of the Tsuba nicely pierced for further effect , as you will see from the images this is a real antique Tsuba and well used item as opposed to a later copy aimed at the export market.

Condition : Good used condition.

Approximate Sizes:

Diameter : 3.75" 9.5 cm

Weight : 184 gms

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item .

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA428466
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pierced Japanese Edo Period Iron Shingen Tsuba

Archive II A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA View II
Archive III A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA View III
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Location: Stags Head Antiques Ltd, Bournemouth , Dorset, United Kingdom
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A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA
A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA
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A PIERCED JAPANESE EDO PERIOD IRON SHINGEN TSUBA
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)
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