Kikka Gata Tsuba
€425.00
Buy an Antique Japanese Sword Tsuba in Kikka Gata style. An authentic part of a samurai sword from ancient Japan.
A beautiful authentic antique Japanese tsuba. This is a very nice part of the koshirae (mounts) of the sword. This protected the hands against an attack, but also provided balance, protection and provided the katana with radiance. Certainly in the Edo period it was an important part of the status of a samurai.
A mumei (unsigned) tsuba from the Edo period.
Weight: 82 grams
Dimensions 7.44 cm x 7.30 cm
A beautiful round and timeless tsuba with a flower motif in a kikka gata style.