NihontoWatchNihontoWatchA large and intact sanmae tsuba featuring flowers and foliage on a fine silvered nanako plate. This tsuba dates to the Momoyama or early Edo period. Sanmae tsuba are constructed with thin mirror-image plates affixed to a copper core, and this example is in remarkably good condition, as these often come apart.
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We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
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