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Fine Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard - "Peony and Dragon". Edo Period. Circa 1800.
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Fine Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard - "Peony and Dragon". Edo Period. Circa 1800.

19th century
Sold 19 October 2025 · Dragoncharger Antiques
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Description

Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard with extremely fine detailing. with foliage and peony decoration. Circa 1800. Possibly earlier.

The Japanese form of Peony has thickened stamens with a feathery appearance and this is beautifully detailed with gold inlay.The edges also finely decorated with dragons swirling in the clouds in gold with high relief. A clever design with the dragon seemingly moving through the edges of the Tsuba guard. Elaborate and intricate details. Excellent craftsmanship with rare Nanako surface (The Japanese name for punched, dotted surface finishes on metal). Superb.

Condition: Unrestored original and authentic condition.

Dimensions: (very slight oval form).

Height = 7.6cm.

Width = 7.2cm.

Thickness = 4mm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Edo Period Tsuba Guard to the 1800s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144323
Dealers Internal Reference
D:00644
Description
Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard with extremely fine detailing. with foliage and peony decoration. Circa 1800. Possibly earlier.
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The Japanese form of Peony has thickened stamens with a feathery appearance and this is beautifully detailed with gold inlay.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The edges also finely decorated with dragons swirling in the clouds in gold with high relief. A clever design with the dragon seemingly moving through the edges of the Tsuba guard. Elaborate and intricate details. Excellent craftsmanship with rare Nanako surface (The Japanese name for punched, dotted surface finishes on metal). Superb.

Condition: Unrestored original and authentic condition.

Dimensions: (very slight oval form).

Height = 7.6cm.

Width = 7.2cm.

Thickness = 4mm.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Edo Period Tsuba Guard to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144323
Dealers Internal Ref
D:00644
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard - "Peony and Dragon". Edo Period. Circa 1800.

Archive II A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View II
Archive III A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View III
Archive IV A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View IV
Archive V A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View V
Archive VI A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View VI
Archive VII A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View VII
Archive VIII A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View VIII
Archive IX A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View IX
Archive X A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View X
Archive XI A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View XI
Archive XII A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View XII
Archive XIII A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View XIII
Archive XIV A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes. View XIV
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A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes.
Fine Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard - "Peony and Dragon". Edo Period. Circa 1800.
Ref: SA1144323
A circular dark iron Japanese tsuba guard featuring gold-inlaid floral and dragon motifs, with a central blade opening and two smaller subsidiary holes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSword Guards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdo Period Japanese
  • MaterialIron, Gold
  • ColourDark Iron and Gold
  • MotifsPeony floral inlay, Dragon relief, Nanako background texturing, Seppa-dai centre
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 0.4 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A tsuba is a traditional guard placed at the base of the blade on Japanese swords such as the katana and wakizashi, serving both a defensive function and as a piece of functional art during the Edo period.

Tsuba were predominantly crafted from iron, copper, or alloys such as shakudo, and were frequently decorated using intricate metalworking techniques including inlay, carving, and gilding with gold or silver.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct metal patination, precise hand-carved detailing, correct metallurgical composition, and often bear maker signatures or school attributions within the tang opening.

Due to its compact and sculptural form, a tsuba is typically mounted on a bespoke metal or acrylic stand and displayed on a desk, bookshelf, or within a glass display cabinet as a focal point of historical art.

Preservation requires storing the object in a stable, low-humidity environment and occasionally applying a micro-layer of specialist museum-grade wax or mineral oil to the metal surface to prevent active oxidation.
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