Antique Japanese Iron Sword Guard Tsuba Samurai Katana Blade Fitting 6.7cm JK581 cうp this small ceramic piece is

this small ceramic piece is pinched and has a hand-modeled tanuki figure attached

31 cm wide x 16 cm tall

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Antique Japanese Iron Sword Guard Tsuba Samurai Katana Blade Fitting 6.7cm JK581 cうp this small ceramic piece isAntique Japanese Sword Fitting Metal Tsuba This is an antique iron sword guard (tsuba) used on all kinds of blades from samurai katana to small daggers. This piece has a decorative design that includes flowers and a koban coin. It protects the sword user's hand and helps balance the weight of the weapon. Gray Metal (Iron) C1880 Item weight: 56 grams Packed weight: 256 grams Approx. 6. 7 cm wide, [Center opening] 2. 5 cm long x 0. 5 cm wide Good