{"product_id":"antique-japanese-samurai-sword-guard-tsuba-fukurin-rim-ko-kinko-style-sto88","title":"Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard Tsuba Fukurin Rim Ko-Kinko Style STO88","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"181\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"181\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eAntique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard Tsuba with Fukurin Rim – Ko-Kinko Style, Tate-Yasurime Surface (80g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"398\" data-start=\"183\"\u003eThis is a fine antique Japanese samurai sword tsuba, or handguard, in a Ko-Kinko style. It features a simple yet powerful round form, a beautifully textured tate-yasurime surface, and a protective metal fukurin rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eThe overall impression is quiet, austere, and highly tactile, reflecting the refined character of old Japanese sword fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"554\" data-section-id=\"1suiow3\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eFukurin Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eThe edge of the tsuba is fitted with a protective and decorative metal rim known as fukurin. The fukurin has a slight natural play due to age and construction, but it remains securely attached. This subtle detail adds an interesting tactile quality to the piece without affecting its overall integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"878\"\u003eClassic Tate-Yasurime Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eThe face of the tsuba is decorated with vertical yasurime, or file marks. These sharp linear textures give the surface a clean, architectural appearance while also creating a strong sense of age and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eRich Patinated Metal Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eThe body appears to be made from a patinated copper alloy, possibly old bronze or shibuichi-style metal. It has a deep charcoal-brown tone with areas of natural oxidation and warm undertones, giving it a dignified antique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eHistorical Sword-Fitting Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003eThe tsuba has a classic round shape with one hitsu-ana for a sword accessory. Around the central nakago-ana, there are visible tagane-ato and adjustment marks, showing that it was once fitted to an actual Japanese sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1675\" data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated copper alloy, possibly old bronze or shibuichi-style metal, with fukurin rim\u003cbr data-end=\"1780\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.18 × 6.18 cm \/ 2.43 × 2.43 in\u003cbr data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 cm \/ 0.20 in\u003cbr data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 g \/ 0.17 lbs\u003cbr data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-Kinko style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1943\" data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. The tsuba retains a rich, dark patina with natural signs of age and use. The fukurin rim remains intact and securely attached, with slight natural play consistent with age and construction. 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