kawika Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 I was visiting my father in law in Fukuoka Japan and he gave me this large Tsuba as a gift. He know I like and collect Nihonto and other antiques. He told me it's a real Tsuba for a sword. I was confused because of its size. I still think it's more of a decorative peice. Close to 9 inches across with copper, brass and maybe silver. Could this of been made for a Ōdachi? David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Hope I'm wrong, but this appears made yesterday to me, probably in China. Nakago ana shape is very wrong, as is the whole aesthetic. Cast and modern? There are tons of Chinese modern fakes in Japan nowadays. Hoping for other opinions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsunoki Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Definitely modern. Definitely not for a traditional sword. Multi patinated rather than true mixed metal. Depicts the 7 lucky Gods In their treasure ship. Could still be Japanese but made as token/gift wishing “good fortune” Possibly an enlarged version of a genuine old tsuba…haven’t got the time to search right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartancrest Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Decorative wall hanger, many are made as trivets as well. The design is not a million miles from this Chinese fake. This Kabuki actor's sword has a tsuba of at least six inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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