Group of five Japanese gilt bronze katana sword fittings or ornaments, Edo to Meiji period, 19th century. Comprising three seppa, traditionally placed between…

Group of five Japanese gilt bronze katana sword fittings or ornaments, Edo to Meiji period, 19th century. Comprising three seppa, traditionally placed between the tsuba (guard) and tsuka (handle), in addition to two decorative kashira pommel caps. Housed within a wooden kiribako box. Length ranges from 1 1/4 in to 1 1/2 in; width ranges from 1/2 in to 1 in; depth ranges from 1/4 in to 1/2 in.

Category

Asian art

Location

St. Paul

Dimensions

W 2 × D 4 × L 1 cm