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Japan, Koto, Muromachi Period (1392-1572 A.D.) - Tsuba (鍔) Tetsu (iron) – Iron Plate Sword Guard. This sword guard (tsuba 鐔) is made of forged iron (tetsu 鉄). It has a irregular surface finish or Nanako grain surface, with a plain round shape (mara-gata) and rounded rim (maru-mimi). There are two hitsu-ana holes (kozuka and kogai – plugged). There are copper fillings (suaka sekigane) to top and bottom of tang hole (nakago-ana). Size: 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm, 6 mm at rim, 178g. For use on long sword (katana). Stock Nr. #56.
Rating: | Exc++ |
Item Number: | TS-36237 |
Price: | $269.95 USD |
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