Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Musical Instrument meditation

meditation

red and blue on porcelain white

The lining is plain white silk in the upper body with a warm gold-orange hakkake (八掛) hem lining

he continued to produce art until his death in 1960

Antique Japanese Early Edo Era c17th Century Samurai Iron Tsuba Sword Hilt Guard Musical Instrument meditationThis is an antique Japanese Edo period (c. 1596 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi. A beautiful example of samurai craftsmanship. It measures about 2 1 2" (6. 5 cm) by 3 1 4" (7. 5 cm) wide and 1 8" (. 4cm) thick. Having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors, it remains in fine condition. Comes in a Kiri wood box and a former owners note about provenance.