Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Signed Tsuba Sword Hilt Monk Tsutsugaki Length: 7" (18cm)

Length: 7" (18cm)

Paul Jacoulet made only 166 different prints in his lifetime living in Japan

Cushion and striker included

This pair comes in the original box which measures 9" x 7" x 3"(23 x 18 x 7

This is a hand thrown ceramic dish plate dating back to the Taisho era (c

Antique Japanese 17th Century Samurai Signed Tsuba Sword Hilt Monk Tsutsugaki Length: 7" (18cm)This is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. It is possible that this dated back even further into the 1500's. This tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a marugata and inlayed with gold which is still evident in a few places. The sword smiths mei happens to translate to Right Answer which is also engraved near the nakakgo hitsu Ana. This tsuba shows considerable wear from