Arms, Armour, Minerals, Asian & Ethnographic

Three Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba, Edo Period 1603-1867

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Start price: $275

Estimated price: $600 - $900

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Three Japanese samurai sword tsuba, Edo Period 1603-1867. Largest in the Mokko Gata shape with incised linear lines from the center to edges. Another with a variation of Aoi Gata or hollyhock with mixed metal designs consisting of brass bamboo, foliage, bows, and silvered moon behind clouds. Final example of a typical Maru Gata or round shape with mixed metal inlaid foliage and silver / gold stork to background in a moonlit night scene. Size of largest 2 3/4" W

Southwestern Arms and Armour Collection

Condition: Minor wear commensurate with age throughout.