{"product_id":"iron-tsuba-sword-guard-japanese-edo-period-signed-with-gold","title":"Iron TSUBA  Fine Openwork Hidari-Mitsudomoe Kobayakawa Japanese EDO Sword Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAntique Japanese hand forged iron Tsuba,\u003cspan\u003e metal fitting on a Japanese sword, mounted between the blade and the grip to protect the user's hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"c958579f-2c50-4340-8ce0-62b01b6060a0\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuba were also a status symbol, with high-class samurai wearing beautifully mounted swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOpenwork (Sukashi) design in very finely hand forged iron with gold inlay for decorative elements. Showing the Kobayakawa Clan Kamon symbol. \u003cspan\u003eKobayakawa clan's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ekamon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (family crest) is the Hidari-mitsudomoe or \"left-turning threefold tomore\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis symbol consists of three comma-shaped, swirling, or magatama-like figures arranged in a circle. It is a traditional Japanese crest that signifies a, often associated with Shintoism and the god of war, Hachiman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe design and craftsmanship suggest it is likely from the Edo period (1600-1868). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMeasures 3 1\/4\" x 3 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eExcellent condition with light wear. Comes in wood box with lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e10824-77\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vault by Gary Germer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951232708784,"sku":"10824-77","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5343\/1203\/files\/IMG_0233_257eecd4-f5de-41f1-a7e3-34126cb239bb.jpg?v=1770413005","url":"https:\/\/shop.garygermer.com\/products\/iron-tsuba-sword-guard-japanese-edo-period-signed-with-gold","provider":"The Vault by Gary Germer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}