JAPANESE IRON TSUBA MANJU DESIGN

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DIRECT FROM JAPAN - NO RESERVE PRICE JAPANESE IRON TSUBA MANJU DESIGN DESCRIPTION: This is a fine MOKO GATA a four lobes TSUBA form, made of iron for a KATANA or a WAKIZASHI size, with punch marks and heavy SEKIGANE made of brass inserted in the NAKAGO ANA, and a look of a great strength. It is provided with one HITSU ANA plugged with SAKUDO, an alloy of copper and gold with a raven black patina. The well patined plate is decorated in very fine brass HIRAZOGAN, a low relief inlay with various brocade and basketwork patterns on both sides, damascene in YOSHIRO presentation style, depicting MANJU or swastika design, a regular chinese keyfret pattern symbolic of BUDDHA heart. The detailed carving repeats on the reverse, the plate smoothly polished and the iron of good colour. This tsuba displays all the boldness and strength of the design of YOSHIRO style which it associates with works produced during the GENROKU period, 1688 to 1703, and made as a gift from one DAIMYO to another. The size, quality of inlay, and condition all confirm the excellent craftsmanship characteristic of this period. This piece is in almost perfect condition. Both the iron and the inlay are untouched by age and show great skill. Unsigned work of this quality meant that the TSUBA was made to order in most cases. SIGNATURE: Unsigned PERIOD: EDO period. 1 7/18th Century. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent SIZE: 73 mm x 70 mm WOODEN BOX: US$ 5.00 optional For more pictures CLICK PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES All items are shipped worldwide, from Japan and only by EMS (Express Mail Service) with tracking number; handling included, insurance optional: US$ 3.00. By EMS it approximately takes 4/5 days to USA & Europe and 2/3 days to countries in Asia depending on Customs clearance. Asia: US$ 12.00 North and South America: US$ 13.00 Oceania: US$ 13.00 Europe: US$ 15.00 INSURANCE Insurance is optional US$ 3.00, fee applicable if requested by buyer, but highly recommended. It is the buyer's responsibility on any lost or damage of any item that is sent without insurance. Insurance is based on the declared value on the EMS package. In some cases we have bank charges which we will charge them to you. Once we received confirmation of payment, we will ship your item promptly within the week. WINNING BIDDERS We'll contact you by e-mail within 48 hours of the close of the auction, and we request that you respond within 72 hours , to finalize payment method and shipping charges. We'll ship promptly within the week of receiving your payment. If your payment is not received by us within 14 days , we reserve the right to cancel the transaction and relist the item. CONDITIONS OF SALE Auctions may end earlier than scheduled at the seller's discretion without any prior notice. By bidding you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, except when an item has been incorrectly described. We try our best to accurately describe the age, quality and attributes of an item, however, this remains our opinion and not a guarantee. We endeavour to provide clear digital photos that we can, and to describe a... read more

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