Japanese Tsuba
Found at a NYC antique market this 16th century Japanese tsuba* hangs from an oxidized silver & 18K keyhole link chain.
*Tsuba is the hand guard, mounted on a Japanese sword.
Approx: 20 1/2" L, links vary from 1/2" W, 1/8" D
Tsuba: 2 3/8" H, 2 3/8" W, 1/8" D
Found at a NYC antique market this 16th century Japanese tsuba* hangs from an oxidized silver & 18K keyhole link chain.
*Tsuba is the hand guard, mounted on a Japanese sword.
Approx: 20 1/2" L, links vary from 1/2" W, 1/8" D
Tsuba: 2 3/8" H, 2 3/8" W, 1/8" D
Found at a NYC antique market this 16th century Japanese tsuba* hangs from an oxidized silver & 18K keyhole link chain.
*Tsuba is the hand guard, mounted on a Japanese sword.
Approx: 20 1/2" L, links vary from 1/2" W, 1/8" D
Tsuba: 2 3/8" H, 2 3/8" W, 1/8" D