Sinhalese export sword guard
A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
GalleryAntique Chinese saber fittings
Description An antique set of scabbard fittings for a Chinese saber, probably second ha
SoldChiseled iron Hindu basket hilt
With blackened iron panels with decorative borders carved in relief.
SoldClassic Choshu ship tsuba
The work nice and crisp, the execution has a naturalistic charm to it.
SoldFine Canton-style export sword guard
Introduction Many Asian export sword guards, and later Japanese guards inspired by them
Sold"Love of Lotus" Korean guard
Description Korean ceremonial sabers of the Joseon dynasty are pretty
SoldEzo style tsuba
Introduction What are today known as "Ezo fittings" are a style of Japanese sword mount
SoldA Japanese nanban style tsuba
Description An interesting little sword guard, of fairly simple form w
SoldChinese openwork (loukong) saber guard
The archetypical Chinese sword guard of the 17th century.
SoldA nanban kozuka / kogatana
Nanban kozuka are extremely rare, and this is a particularly fine example.
SoldConverted Chinese guard
A purely Chinese guard and not a very ornate one, converted for Japanese use.
SoldA nanban tsuba with Christian orb
A near round tsuba with beaded rim depicting two dragons in vegetal scrollwork.
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