Authentic antique Edo Period (c.1800) Japanese hand-crafted, red-copper tsuba (Japanese sword guard).  This intricately detailed tsuba showcases a hansomely-crafted, superb & majestic dragon emerging from the ocean waves.  

Very good condition for an Edo Period piece with minimal wear.  Please see and judge from the photos provided.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 7 cm (height), 6.9 cm (width), 0.4 cm (thickness)
Weight: 123 grams.  Comes with a wooden display box (not the 1800s original).
 
Whether you're a katana connoisseur or simply a lover of exceptional & unique antique art, this tsuba would look amazing displayed in any environment - sword not required!