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$515 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates Iron tsuba Daisho with chrysanthemum, ginger and wild ge...
06/02/2026

$515 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates
Iron tsuba Daisho with chrysanthemum, ginger and wild geese design Myoga ginger and wild goose openwork design, 1/4 bu polished ground, chrysanthemum shape, openwork carving.

The beautiful, glossy quarto-polished surface features intertwined ginger blossoms at the top and bottom, and two wild geese carved into each of the four sides. The wild geese are neatly arranged in the same direction, creating a rhythmic pattern. The handles are shaped like chrysanthemums, and the two openings are combined with large ginger blossoms carved with fine hair detailing, resulting in a stylish and sophisticated design.

This sword guard is believed to have been made by a metalworker of the Bushu Ito school. The Bushu Ito school was employed by the Edo shogunate as a specialist in sword guards, and the lineage spanned ten generations, with many disciples. Their excellent designs are considered on par with those of Akasaka-go, but while Akasaka-ren focused on practicality and elegance, Ito-go is said to have focused on both practicality and decoration. Late Edo period openwork.

A Wild Geese and Ginger (Daki-myoga Karigane) tsuba is a symbolic design combining Japanese ginger shoots (myoga) and stylized wild geese (karigane). It represents a popular good-luck motif often seen on Edo-period iron tsuba, symbolizing "divine protection" (myoga) and autumnal, migratory.

Great overall condition, edo era.
Dai (large)
75mm x 67mm x 6mm
Weight/74g
Sho (small)
69mm x 64mm x 6mm Weight/70g
Comes with paulownia box and cushion

05/31/2026

I will be in Europe in 3 weeks and can bring Tsuba or other fittings with me. No import tax. Contact me if interested in something I am selling.

$310 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates.This tsuba features a vivid openwork design of yatsuhash...
05/31/2026

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This tsuba features a vivid openwork design of yatsuhashi bridge and birds flying over iris (shobu)..
Great condition, dark patina. Katana size 83 x 81 x 4.5 mm.
Judging by the delicate and elegant design, the slender seppadai (semi-perforated base) and the shape of the hitsuana holes on the left and right, it is likely a Kyoto openwork tsuba from the Momoyama to early Edo period.
Message me for serious inquiries only and ready for purchasing this tsuba.

SoldEchizen ju Kinai Dragon and Clouds Iron Tsuba.Great condition and patina for this tsuba representing a poweful drago...
05/29/2026

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Echizen ju Kinai Dragon and Clouds Iron Tsuba.
Great condition and patina for this tsuba representing a poweful dragon in clouds. Very nice carving work.
Mei: Echizen ju Kinai
Edo era.
Comes with paulownia box.
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$200 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates.Very nice Dragon Kozuka with gold inlays.Excellent condi...
05/29/2026

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Very nice Dragon Kozuka with gold inlays.
Excellent condition, no crack, no dent, no obstruction. Detailled carving work.
Message me for serious inquiries only and ready for purchasing this beautiful kozuka

SoldKozuka with Monkeys playing, having fun.Good general condition.Message me for serious inquiries only and ready for a...
05/29/2026

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Kozuka with Monkeys playing, having fun.
Good general condition.
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SoldBeautiful Copper Kozuka with kingfisher and pond plant. If you look carefully you will see that the kingfisher has a...
05/28/2026

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Beautiful Copper Kozuka with kingfisher and pond plant. If you look carefully you will see that the kingfisher has a caught a fish.
Edo era.
In Japan, the kingfisher is called kawasemi, which translates to "river cicada". Kingfishers are a symbol of prayer fulfillment, healthy wetlands, and are considered lucky to see.
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$290 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates Attractive Iron tsuba openwork with design of moon cresc...
05/28/2026

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Attractive Iron tsuba openwork with design of moon crescent clouds and koto bridge.
75x72x5mm / 69 grams
Good overall condition.
Edo era.
Paulownia box included
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$290 US shipping included Iron tsuba with a design of a pine tree and horses playing. Very fine carving work and overal...
05/24/2026

$290 US shipping included
Iron tsuba with a design of a pine tree and horses playing.
Very fine carving work and overall great condition and patina
Likely Choshu school, edo era
85x80x.4.5mm
Weight: 145.0g
It is a difficult tsuba to photograph so I used different lighting to show some details (see captions)
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On sale! $540 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates Iron tsuba Daisho with chrysanthemum, ginger an...
05/24/2026

On sale! $540 US shipping included. Ask for international shipping rates
Iron tsuba Daisho with chrysanthemum, ginger and wild geese design Myoga ginger and wild goose openwork design, 1/4 bu polished ground, chrysanthemum shape, openwork carving.

The beautiful, glossy quarto-polished surface features intertwined ginger blossoms at the top and bottom, and two wild geese carved into each of the four sides. The wild geese are neatly arranged in the same direction, creating a rhythmic pattern. The handles are shaped like chrysanthemums, and the two openings are combined with large ginger blossoms carved with fine hair detailing, resulting in a stylish and sophisticated design.

This sword guard is believed to have been made by a metalworker of the Bushu Ito school. The Bushu Ito school was employed by the Edo shogunate as a specialist in sword guards, and the lineage spanned ten generations, with many disciples. Their excellent designs are considered on par with those of Akasaka-go, but while Akasaka-ren focused on practicality and elegance, Ito-go is said to have focused on both practicality and decoration. Late Edo period openwork.

A Wild Geese and Ginger (Daki-myoga Karigane) tsuba is a symbolic design combining Japanese ginger shoots (myoga) and stylized wild geese (karigane). It represents a popular good-luck motif often seen on Edo-period iron tsuba, symbolizing "divine protection" (myoga) and autumnal, migratory.

Great overall condition, edo era.
Dai (large)
75mm x 67mm x 6mm
Weight/74g
Sho (small)
69mm x 64mm x 6mm Weight/70g
Comes with paulownia box and cushion

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