Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Kankyu Kozuka
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Pre 1900 item# 156717 (stock# 10053)
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An extremely rare antique Japanese Samurai sword Kankyu-to Kozuka or Umabari dating to the Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. This is a one piece, all steel implement of triangular cross-section and found mostly on Higo mountings in place of a kogai. The Umabari is a small, double-edged knife with
a slim blade that is has a flattened triangular tip. The
hilt is always forged in one piece with the blade. The
weapon was always positioned on the side of the
sword scabbard. Its primary purpose was to be a fast
drawing surprise weapon when the main sword
couldn’t be used. One of its primary uses was to end
the life of a wounded horse that had fallen in battle
and couldn’t be healed. Although the blade is sharp
all along two edges, the weapon was designed as a
stabbing weapon with a tip that could punch through
the armor of the Japanese samurai or the skull of a
wounded horse.
Its main use was in the province of Higo,
but it was carried elsewhere as time progressed.
There are numerous stories about badly wounded
ronin on the battlefield who would use their Umabari
to attack one more foe as the foes moved among the
fallen to finish those who were thought helpless.
This particular piece features an inscribed poem about horsemanship on the hilt as well as an Inome (boar's eye) piercing. The blade features a chrysanthemum crest while the reverse is plain. For its size, this is a heavy piece of hand hammered iron that is not flexible. Dimensions: 18.1cm x 1.3cm.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Fuchi Kashira
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Pre 1900 item# 156267 (stock# 10051)
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A beautiful boxed matching set of Fuchi and Kashira for a Japanese Samurai Short Sword dating to the late Edo period (1615-1868). Excellent detailed high relief gold, silver and copper workmanship in the form of cranes, turtles and the rising sun on a rich nanako ground. Also featured are a pine tree, plum blossom and bamboo; all Japanese symbols of longevity. This is a really superb set and one of the most detailed we have seen. Display case is paulownia wood. An excellent set for mounting or display by the serious collector. Japanese Edo period craftsmanship at its sculptural best. Dimensions: Fuchi: 3.6cm x 2.1cm x 1cm (tall). Kashira: 3.15cm x 1.5cm x 1cm (tall). Hole for tang on the fuchi: 2.3mm x 6.4mm.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba, Edo
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Pre 1900 item# 156013 (stock# 10049)
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An excellent tsuba for a Japanese Samurai sword dating to the Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. Amazing high relief craftsmanship in iron featuring a peasant seated next to a waterfall gazing up at a bird in flight. His sickle lies at his side along with a sake gourd and two bushels of rice that he has gathered. In the night sky, a silver moon raises its crown above dark clouds. Excellent skill and craftsmanship in creating the man's face, limbs and clothes in tantalizing detail. The reverse features a continuation of the waterfall. Superb use of gold, silver and copper. Evidence of mounting in the nanago ana area. An excellent tsuba for mounting or display by the advanced collector. Dimensions: 7.3cm x 6.8cm x 0.5cm (at thickest point).
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Antique Samurai Sword Namban Tsuba Dragons
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Pre 1900 item# 151882 (stock# 10048)
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An antique Japanese Samurai sword good quality iron Namban style Tsuba dating from the early to mid Edo period (1615-1868). Extra-ordinarily intricate openwork featuring two writhing dragons and a sacred jewel. Breathtaking details achieved through deep sensuous carving and minute piercing (sukashi) work generate a superb 'layered' depth to the piece. The same design is achieved on the reverse with retreating objects carved thin in the center to infer the 'other world'. Excellent craftsmanship throughout. A rare example of Namban style work. Dimensions: 7.4cm x 7.1cm x 6mm. An excellent tsuba for mounting or display by the advanced collector.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Iron Tsuba
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Pre 1900 item# 151873 (stock# 10047)
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An excellent tsuba for a Japanese Samurai short sword dating to the Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. Amazing high relief craftsmanship in iron featuring birds perched on branches and a tree trunk. Superb use of gold, silver and copper inlay to create minute details including detailed plumage and texture on the bark. Excellent skill and craftsmanship in creating a highly textured scene in tantalizing detail. The reverse features a stream and further foliage in gold and copper. Evidence of seki-gane in the nanago-ana. An excellent tsuba for mounting or display by the advanced collector. Dimensions: 6cm x 5.3cm x 0.5cm (at thickest point).
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Antique Samurai Sword Sword Namban Tsuba
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Pre 1900 item# 151867 (stock# 10046)
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An antique Japanese Samurai sword good quality iron Namban style Tsuba dating from the early to mid Edo period (1615-1868). Extra-ordinarily intricate openwork featuring two writhing dragons and a sacred jewel. Breathtaking details achieved through deep sensuous carving and minute piercing (sukashi) work give a superb 'layered' depth to the piece. The same design is achieved on the reverse with retreating objects carved thin in the center to infer the 'other world'. Rim features beaded edge. Excellent craftsmanship throughout. A rare example of Namban style work. Dimensions: 7.3cm x 6.7cm x 6mm.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Kogai, Edo
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Pre 1900 item# 149968 (stock# 10044)
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A beautiful Japanese late Edo period (1615- 868) samurai sword kogai for a wakizashi sword and most likely from the Goto School. A Kogai fits in a pocket in the saya or scabbard of a buze-zukuri mounting. Often referred to as a skewer, it served a dual purpose. It was used as a bodkin for a samurai's hair-do, while the the projecting section at the base of the handle was used as an ear cleaner. The pointed end is dull but would still be capable of dispatching an opponent if called upon in an emergency. Kogai and Wari-Kogai (split kogai) were made by the same artisans who made the base of the Kozuka. At most only two of these three items were carried in the pocket of the scabbard at one time. All three objects as well as fuchi and kashira are highly collected items for their intricate craftsmanship. This kogai is of mixed metal and the design features a spray of flowers in high relief on a dark background. Superb detail and craftsmanship in rendering and gilding. Dimensions: 17.5cm x 1.25cm x 5mm. Overall condition is good although item has been used and so there is loss of gilding and shape is uneven.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Fuchi Kashira Dragon
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Pre 1900 item# 149770 (stock# 10042)
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A beautiful boxed matching set of iron Fuchi and Kashira for a Japanese Samurai Sword dating to the Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. Amazing detailed inlaid gold workmanship in the form of a stylized dragon and swirling clouds. This is a very heavy and old set of ex-mounts, as can be seen from the underside of the kashira. Display case is paulownia wood. An excellent set for mounting or display by the serious collector. Japanese Edo period craftsmanship at its sculptural best. Dimensions: Fuchi: 3.8cm x 2.3cm x 1.4cm (tall). Kashira: 3.3cm x 1.9cm x 1.2cm (tall). Hole for tang on the fuchi: 29mm x 8mm.
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