TSUBA, Wakisashi guard, small Japanese sword

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)

iron and silver

H.: 6.3; L.: 5.5 cm; Thickness: 3 mm

(Certificate of authenticity)

Tsuba “nagamaru gata” representing a large trunk of black pine in relief, its branches retain traces of silver.

Sign.

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