Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume his hands forming the teaching

his hands forming the teaching mudra

The kiri (paulownia) wood handle may be original and shows the decades of wear

When a Chashaku is of fine workmanship then it is signed by the craftsmen on the presentation box or storage tube

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Yumu Wood Bench

this haribako seamlessly blends elegance with functionality

Antique Japanese Edo Era Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard in Frame Natsume his hands forming the teachingThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a samurais Katana or Wakazashi. This is a special Tsuba, its a rare quality piece prized by collectors with a significant amount of gold inlay. It appears to have never been fitted to a blade. A beautiful example of Edo Era craftsmanship. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1 2" (6. 5 cm) by 3 1 4" (7. 5 cm) wide and 1 8" (. 4cm) thick. Having