FIVE JAPANESE IRON TSUBA (SWORD GUARDS),Edo period (18th - 19th century). Comprised of round large iron plate, pierced round mon (samurai crest) cut out (sukashi) and blossom, with faint step shape cut design; large round iron plate, with rabbit and shrub setting, gilt trim; quatrefoil large iron plate with two figures in bamboo setting, gilt trimming; large quatrefoil iron plate with monkey hanging from branch, gilt details; large quatrefoil iron plate with traveler in mountain setting, some gilt spotting. - 3 1/4 in. high; 2 3/8 in. high; 2 3/8 in.; 2 3/8 in. high; 3 9/16 in. high. Estimate $600-700
