This iron tsuba, the hand guard from a Japanese sword, carries a motif of armor, hats and stirrups with gold and copper highlights. The seller notes a nice patina on the iron. It is sold as a single fitting rather than with a blade. The three elements of the design, armor, hats and stirrups, are all pieces of a warrior's equipment, which gives the composition a common theme.

For a Connecticut collector this is a fitting to display or to mount, and the information available is what is listed: iron construction, the armor, hats and stirrups motif, gold and copper accents and a good patina. No maker, school or date is given, so it is bought on the look of the metalwork and the condition of the surface. As an accessory it ships straight to you with no dealer transfer.

Key features

• Iron tsuba, Japanese sword guard
• Motif of armor, hats and stirrups
• Gold and copper highlights
• Good patina

Ships to your door in Connecticut; no FFL transfer is involved.