Four Japanese open-work iron tsubas

Edo period/Meiji era

One signed 'Dedicated to Martial Arts Performance Convention commemorating 10 year anniversary of the Meiji Jingu Shrine' and dated Nov. 1st, 5th year of Showa era (1930); two with floral designs. (4).

Dia: 3 1/4 in. (largest)

Dia: 8.26 cm. (largest)

Weight: 172 g. (largest)

Provenance: Estate, Jud Samon. Mr. Samon was a retired coordinator of International Faculty and Student Services at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Condition: Oxidation and wear commensurate with age and use.

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