Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.4 oz. (124.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba, Nobuiye is one of the earliest smiths to sign iron tsuba. This example features a design of tortoises and tortoiseshell.
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Sword Guard, Tsuba, 16th century, Japanese, Iron, H, 3 1/8, 7.9 cm, W, 3, 7.6, thickness 3/16, 0.5, Wt, 4.4 oz, 124.7 g, Furniture-Tsuba, Nobuiye, earliest smiths, sign iron tsuba, example features, design, tortoises, tortoiseshell
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