Hidden Christian Motif on a Japanese Pair of Tsuba with Stand

Hidden Christian Motif on a Japanese Pair of Tsuba with Stand

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Hidden Christian Motif on a Japanese Pair of Tsuba with Stand

SKU 1414934 Categories Arms and Armament, Swords and Related, Tsuba Tags antique samurai tsuba, asian antique, Japanese antique

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1700

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Pair of Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard), mounted on a stand, dating from the 17th/19th century with Hidden Christian motifs. The first tsuba composed of three iron interlocking circles, the image of the Cross can be seen. The second iron tsuba has a very delicate wire design in the interior representing the Crown of Thorns, also has a cross in the overall pattern.

Provenance Private Collector
Dates 17th-19th century
Size w/stand H 9 1/4″ x W 2 1/2″ x D 2″

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Pair of Japanese iron tsuba (sword guard), mounted on a stand, dating from the 17th/19th century with Hidden Christian motifs. The first tsuba composed of three iron interlocking circles, the image of the Cross can be seen. The second iron tsuba has a very delicate wire design in the interior representing the Crown of Thorns, also has a cross in the overall pattern.

Provenance Private Collector
Dates 17th-19th century
Size w/stand H 9 1/4″ x W 2 1/2″ x D 2″

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1700

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