This antique iron tsuba features an Igetamon (well frame crest) motif executed in openwork (sukashi) technique. It is signed "Myōchin Munetsugu saku," indicating it was made by Munetsugu of the Myōchin school, known for its superior ironworking. The tsuba dates to the Edo period and symbolizes stability and strength.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
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.
¥75,000
