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Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba , C1800
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Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba , C1800

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Early 19th century Japanese middle Edo period (1603-1867) cast iron Tsuba for a Katana,c1800.It is well cast with a simple pierced design. It has great colour/patina as the iron has naturally corroded over time. Overall condition is good. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship worldwide.

Size: 7cm long x 7.5cm wide x 0.5cm thick, weight 0.13kg .

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Tsuba to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA833497
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Early 19th century Japanese middle Edo period (1603-1867) cast iron Tsuba for a Katana,c1800.It is well cast with a simple pierced design. It has great colour/patina as the iron has naturally corroded over time. Overall condition is good.
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.
Curious Antiques

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship worldwide.

Size: 7cm long x 7.5cm wide x 0.5cm thick, weight 0.13kg .

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Tsuba to the 19th Century.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA833497
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba , C1800

Archive II A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. View II
Archive III A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. View III
Archive IV A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. View IV
Archive V A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. View V
Archive VI A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings. View VI
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings.
Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba , c1800
Ref: SA833497
A circular antique cast iron tsuba featuring an oxidised dark grey surface with two central aperture openings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSword Guards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Iron Grey
  • MotifsNakago-ana, Circular form, Textured oxidised surface
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

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A tsuba is a traditional Japanese sword guard positioned between the blade and the grip of samurai swords such as the katana and wakizashi, designed primarily to protect the hand from an opponents blade.

Tsuba were traditionally crafted from metals such as iron, copper, brass, and various alloys like shakudo and sentoku, utilizing techniques including casting, forging, carving, and intricate inlay work.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, natural ageing, specific patination on the metal, and precise engineering of the central blade aperture known as the nakago-ana.

A tsuba can be mounted on a custom display stand or shadow box and placed on a mantelpiece or bookshelf as a focal point of historic craftsmanship.

Preservation involves storing the object in a stable environment with low humidity and applying light mineral oil periodically to the metal surface to prevent active oxidisation.
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