Mystery Tsuba

[Wickstrom]

Hello All,

 

A friend of mine who owns an antique shop got a hodgepodge of things from a local collector in. Everything from Bronze Age Luristan Daggers to 20th century African Pendants. This Tsuba was in the mix as well. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

[ROKUJURO]

Andrew,

this looks like a cast copy of a TSUBA. The signature is also cast-in, so it is probably a mass-produced item for the souvenir market.

[Wickstrom]

10 hours ago, ROKUJURO said:

Andrew,

this looks like a cast copy of a TSUBA. The signature is also cast-in, so it is probably a mass-produced item for the souvenir market.

Thank you for your response Jean. It’s unfortunate to hear its a copy but thankfully I waited to make an offer for it.