Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Bamboo & Plum Blossom Samurai Sword Guard Statue controlled line work

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and timeless floral character

this piece would make a beautiful addition to a Japanese tea set or a refined accent for any interior

Weight =  30 pounds

The left panel depicts imperial princes (親王) and ladies of the court in elaborate Western dress — a striking visual record of Meiji Japan's self-conscious transformation

Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Bamboo & Plum Blossom Samurai Sword Guard Statue controlled line workAntique Japanese Iron Tsuba with Bamboo & Plum Blossom Design Edo Period Samurai Sword Guard Authentic Japanese iron tsuba (samurai sword guard) decorated with an elegant bamboo and plum blossom motif in mixed metal inlay and engraving. This refined tsuba features a minimalist composition with a flowering plum branch extending across the face, accented with bamboo leaves above. The blossoms and foliage retain traces of gold colored inlay, while subtle