Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Signed Tsuba Sword Hilt Gold Inlay Reproduction If it were an item

If it were an item from 1795 or earlier it should not receive this export seal

This artifact is a museum quality piece and may become the crown jewel of your collection

Note some minor nicks and chips of the original lacquer finish that have occurred over the last 400 years (see pictures)

1930's) (sewing box) with an arrangement of three exterior drawers

Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Signed Tsuba Sword Hilt Gold Inlay Reproduction If it were an itemThis is an antique Japanese early Edo period 17th century (c. 1596 1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. This tsuba is made with forged steel and is in the shape of a marugata and has what appears to be pine limb shaped openwork as well as engraved tiny x shaped fower patterns. Engraved with the sword smiths mei is engraved near the nakakgo hitsuana. This tsuba shows considerable wear from lots of use. The wear has smoothed down the whole