Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Lacquer Hiroshi seal

Hiroshi seal

It is 19" long

these boxes measure 12

This vase measures 7 1/2" in wide by 14" tall (18 x 36 cm)

Yoshida was a key figure in the shin-hanga (new print) movement

Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Lacquer Hiroshi sealThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. 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 been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors, it remains in fine condition. Comes in a Kiri wood box and a former owners note about provenance.