Bundle sale requests welcome! #Click here for the list of items for sale #Click here for a list of antique items for sale Thank you for viewing. This is an unsigned tsuba (sword guard) made of iron with a "ruler design" openwork. The ruler, as a tool symbolizing "correctness," "order," and "a straight way of life," was a familiar yet meaningful design for samurai and townspeople during the Edo period. It is a relatively rare subject for sword fittings, and it is thought to reflect a heart that values scholarship and meticulousness. The shape of the ruler is skillfully carved out by openwork, harmonizing with the simple texture of the iron. The neat composition stands out, and it is an item with a tasteful appearance that combines practicality and beauty. There are traces of being attached to a koshirae (sword mounting), conveying the atmosphere of the era in which it was actually used. We would be happy to sell this to those who understand antiques and items from the past, as well as those who are looking for a tsuba with a rare design. ▶Size Approx. 8 x 7 x 0.4 cm, 114g ▶Condition Used Please check the images carefully and be satisfied with them yourself, and only purchase if you understand that it is a used item. ▶Shipping method Sagawa Express Yu-Yu Mercari Delivery Japan Post ▶Other notes Instant purchase OK If you have any questions, please be sure to comment before purchasing.