Description
katana is made by combining parts such as tsuka, saya and tsuba.
tsuka is handle, the part for grasping the katana.
saya is sheath, the part for holding blade . and there is a role to protect the blade.
tsuba is the part that is attached between the blade and the handle(tsuka). Those that protect the hand holding the handle.
Iron tsuba with silver inlay with a design of Sakura(Cherry Blossoms) – Japan – 18th/19th century
Size = 58mm × 49mm.
weight = 48.90g
This was made in Japan in 18th/19th century in the Edo period.
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.
