Long size Tsuba 鍔 Sukashi Kurosu Maru Gata 透かし クロス 丸 型 from Katana Koshirae
Inner hole adjustment two blocks is of solid Silver which denotes that it was fitted to a high-ranking Katana.
Great hand work forge covered with traditional Japanese Wara-Ibushi わら いぶし patina.
Slender and light while strong and resistant. A beautiful example of Tsuba for real use.
Estimated Age: Edo period 江戸時代, Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代, Tokugawa jidai)
Measures:
Diameter: 8,1 / 7,9 cm.
Condition: Good condition with a beautiful traditional patina that beautifies the Tsuba and prevents oxidation, which denotes excellen forging quality
Old Honoki (Hinoki 檜 Japanese Cypress) collector box included
Ref.: Tsuba 335
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