This antique iron tsuba from the Edo period features an Igetamon (well frame crest) motif, executed in openwork (sukashi) technique. The design symbolizes stability and order, and the tsuba is signed "Myōchin Munetsugu saku," indicating it was made by a craftsman from the renowned Myōchin school, known for their superior ironworking skills. This piece is a fine example of traditional Japanese sword fittings.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Myochin School
Edo
Signed
Tosho-Katchushi · Kyoto
20 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Munemasa宗政 | — | 0 |
| Yasutsugu保次 | — | 0 |
| Munesada宗定 | — | 0 |
| Munetsugu宗次 | — | 0 |
| Yoshitada義忠 | — | 0 |
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.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
This antique iron tsuba from the Edo period features an Igetamon (well frame crest) motif, executed in openwork (sukashi) technique. The design symbolizes stability and order, and the tsuba is signed "Myōchin Munetsugu saku," indicating it was made by a craftsman from the renowned Myōchin school, known for their superior ironworking skills. This piece is a fine example of traditional Japanese sword fittings.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Myochin School
Edo
Signed
Tosho-Katchushi · Kyoto
20 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Munemasa宗政 | — | 0 |
| Yasutsugu保次 | — | 0 |
| Munesada宗定 | — | 0 |
| Munetsugu宗次 | — | 0 |
| Yoshitada義忠 | — | 0 |
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.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
