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ANTIQUE #SA428466
a pierced japanese edo period iron shingen tsuba - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE MISCELLANEOUS - DATED 18TH CENTURY
 

A Pierced Japanese Edo Period Iron Shingen Tsuba

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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 .
 
 
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
 
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Antique SA428466 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD