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 an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Meiji Era (1868-1912)

it remains in very good original antique condition and should serve one well for another century of use

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

it still remains in otherwise good condition

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