Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026

Copper Japanese Tsuba sword guard, rounded square shape,


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Lot Details

decorated with herons and blossom tree. Engraved characters. 75 x 70mm. Along with a boxed pair of menuki depicting birds and blossom

Copper Japanese Tsuba sword guard, rounded square shape, Image 1++
Copper Japanese Tsuba sword guard, rounded square shape, Image 1++
Copper Japanese Tsuba sword guard, rounded square shape, Image 1++
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