?Regarding U.S. Tariffs Effective October 2025?
Starting October 2025, all items priced at $2,500 or less will have all tariffs and carrier fees included in the item price.
Items priced above $2,500 will require separate payment for tariffs and various fees.
This change is in accordance with eBay policy.
For shipments to countries other than the United States, all applicable customs duties, VAT, and any necessary shipping carrier fees set by each country will remain payable separately as before.
Please understand this policy before making your purchase.
【About products】
This is a Japanese sword guard call TSUBA that is believed to have been made in the Edo period.
This is a large sword guard with Warabi-te patterns on the four corners of the iron ground.
The Warabi-te pattern, which is based on the shape of bracken sprouting, is also found on Jomon pottery. It is one of the ancient designs. The early warabi sprouting from the soil in early spring may have been a symbol of the breath of life.
There is a silver inlay of a butterfly and one gold inlay of a flower on the reverse side, and there are traces of removal, suggesting that there may have been four inlays.
Sword guard with Warabi-te openwork on iron ground.
鉄地の四隅を蕨手に透かした大振りな鐔である。
蕨手文と呼ばれる早蕨（わらびが萌え出づるときの形）を意匠化した文様は縄文土器にも施されている。古代よりある文様の一つだ。早春、土の中からクルっと芽を出す早蕨は生命の息吹の象徴でもあったのだろう。
蝶の銀象嵌と裏側には金色の花の象嵌が1つ、取れた跡がある事から4つの象嵌があった可能性がある。
鉄地四方蕨手透かし鐔
※precautions
Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
The small round sticker on the item is a control number.
The special box is not included.
*TSUBA is very difficult to determine, and tests are conducted on the material to see if it reacts to magnets.
Please use the age as a reference.
If we know that it is a new or obvious casting, we will mention it.
【Product Condition Rating】
The rank is [V], but there is no major damage.
N:: brand new
S:: Same quality as new
A: Excellent condition with no noticeable damage
B: Sense of use, but not bothersome
C: Normal, with scratches, stains, and other signs of use.
D: Used item, may have scratches, stains, or other damage.
E: Used item with use and damage.
W: Items that are junk and badly damaged
V: Items belonging to vintage or antique and may be damaged in some way
【About condition】
Anonymous. The artist's name is not listed on this piece.
As this is an antique item, minor scratches and rust are naturally present.
All areas where the inlay has come loose
are clearly shown in the images.
Please be sure to carefully review the images.
【Size】
Width X Width X Thickness
8.4 × 8.4 ｘ 0.2 cm
3.3 x 3.3 x 0.07 inc
【weight】
around 116g
The values may vary depending on the measurement location.
【Shipping Policy】
As soon as possible after payment is confirmed.
We will ship from Japan with tracking number.
Environmentally friendly and hygienic recycled materials may be used.
Thank you for your understanding.
【Shipping charges】
You may think it is a little expensive.
Currently, shipping costs are very high due to the corona.
Please understand.
【About customs duty】
Customs duty may occur at the time of importation.
It will be determined by the country to be buyer.
It is not included in the product price.
Please contact your country's customs office if you are concerned.
VAT is different from duty. Buyers who live in the area will pay VAT through eBay.
We always include the IOSS number when we ship. If there is a double bill,
please review the contents carefully and understand that customs duties are separate.
【Refunds and Returns】
We accept returns if the item is significantly different from the condition described.
We will do our best to avoid such cases, but please contact us first.
We do not accept returns for reasons beyond the customer's control, such as the item is no longer needed.
Basically, returns are accepted for 30 days and are at the buyer's expense.
If there is a problem with the product, it will be at the seller's expense.
【What you need to know about Japanese sellers】
Many Japanese sellers are currently selling various items on Ebay.
Basically, everyone is serious and serious about selling.
Unfortunately, some sellers are They steal images from various selling sites in Japan without permission,
As if they are the ones who are having their inventory.
This is very unfortunate and very hig high price.
These sellers are selling a lot of products and images that are not coherent. They may not even know what they are selling.
But we are different.
We keep our inventory well and properly
stocked in our own warehouse, and we are waiting for your order.
We can answer questions by holding the actual product in our hands
and observing it.
We have been selling our products for 10 years in Japan,
where there are many of the most demanding (and nervous) buyers in the world.
We have the ability to meet the expectations of the U.S. and other countries around the world.
However, it is impossible to deliver next day.
It will take a little time, but we will deliver from Japan with Japanese quality. Thanks for visiting.