Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō)

Japanese

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A fuchigashira is a pair of matching sword fittings comprising the fuchi (collar at the base of the grip of the sword hilt) and kashira (pommel cap at the end of a sword hilt). A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the sword’s blade and grip to protect the user’s hands.

Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō), Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), Japanese

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Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō), Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), Japanese
Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō), Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), Japanese

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