Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Statue This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese bronze tool used for ironing silk and other fabrics

This is a set of five Japanese akai-imari ceramic Hashioki or Chopstick holder (hashi=chopsticks

5" tall (18 x 35

Height = 16" (41cm)

It is made of cast iron and is 8" In diameter

Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Statue This is a vintage JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese early Edo period 17th century (c. 1596 1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi sword. This tsuba is made with all hand forged steel and is in the shape of a nagamarugata originally engraved with a leaf motif. This tsuba shows considerable wear from regular use. There are at least two tagane ato around the nakago indicating it was most certainly affixed to a sword. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It