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Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related (12)

Pair of Antique Japanese Menuki: 18th c. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1800 item# 658898 (stock# 080305-21)
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This is a pair of antique Japanese menuki in copper alloy. One piece takes the shape of groups of sea creatures and the other is in the form of seaweed. They are both worn, circa 1700. Placed on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. ...click for details

Antique Japanese Sword Menuki: God Ebisu 19th c. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 618339 (stock# 080305-37)
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This is a menuki pouch clasp featuring the kitchen God, Ebisu. It is silver and hand engraved. Circa 1880. Placed on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. There are two menuki located on either side of the handle that add to the overall ...click for details

Antique Japanese Sword Menuki: Female Dragon 18th c Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1800 item# 614498 (stock# 031506-37)
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This single menuki is a Goto school, female dragon in Shibuichi alloy with soldiered rings. Circa 1700. Placed on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. There are two menuki located on either side of the handle that add to the overall the ...click for details

Antique Japanese Sword Menuki: Leaves 17th c Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1700 item# 614494 (stock# 031506-40)
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This single menuki features leaves of waterside plants. It is gilt copper alloy and is worn with age. Circa 1600. Placed on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. There are two menuki located on either side of the handle that add to the o ...click for details

Antique Japanese Menuki w/ gold overlay Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1800 item# 603241 (stock# 031506-12)
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This is a pair of shibuchi alloy menuki featuring quivers of arrows. Each menuki is slightly worn with age and has gold overlay details. Circa 1700. Placed on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. There are two menuki located on either s ...click for details

Antique Japanese pr Sword Menuki w/ gold overlay, Edo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1700 item# 570624 (stock# 031506-17)
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This pair of Japanese copper alloy menuki, circa 1650, featuring wild boars in pampas grass with gold overlay. Each menuki has slightly worn with age. Place on the tsuka, or handle of the Japanese sword to aid with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword, and then are covered by silk string braided around the handle. There are two menuki located on eithe ...click for details

Antique Pr Japanese Sword Menuki ash tree, 18th Century Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1800 item# 554105 (stock# 031506-16)
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Pair of Japanese menuki with fruitful prickly ash tree branches, circa 18th century. The branches are thin and covered in berries. Four of the berries, overlaid in gold, are opening revealing the sansho nut inside. Placed on the tsuka, or handle, of a Japanese sword to help with gripping, menuki serve as a useful and decorative piece. Menuki are attached to the hilt of the sword and then are covered by silk stri ...click for details

Antique Japanese Sword Iron Tsuba 18th c. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1837 VR item# 547348 (stock# HG 12746)
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This gorgeous tsuba depicts a crescent moon over a landscape of tall grass and flowers beside a river bank. Hand-forged iron tsuba is inlaid with gold, bronze and silver. Made in the Mito Providence style in circa 1820. The tsuba rests at the top of a Japanese sword handle next to the blade. The square design functions as decoration for the sword and aids in protecting the user’s hand. Dimensions: ~2.5” x ~2.25”

Pr Antique Japanese Crayfish Menuki gold overlay Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 544330 (stock# CHG 1820)
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Add to your collection with this spectacular pair of Japanese menuki. These were made from a sheet of soft metal that was delicately hammered into form, and then overlaid with high karat gold. The detailing of this pair is immaculate. Menuki are placed on the tsuka, or handle of a Japanese samurai sword. They aid with grip, and serve as symbolism and decoration. Menuki are attached on two sides of the hilt of the sword, and covered by silk braiding around the handle. They add to the overall ...click for details

Fine Quality Antique Japanese Sword Menuki, Edo period Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 544129 (stock# CHG 1821)
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A fine pair of menuki featuring a leaf and pinecone each placed gracefully over pine needles. The pinecone and leaf symbolize long life. The artist Yasu Chika used the needles for balance within the motif creating a stimulating composition. This pair dates to the Late Edo Period (1840-1860). These menuki are made from copper and overlaid with accents of high karat gold. The metal working is delicate and precise. Veins in the copper leaf are overlaid with gold, and the pine cone is sculpted b ...click for details

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