NihontoWatchNihontoWatchAn early Edo, Momoyama Katchushi tsuba. It has good color and condition with small tekotsu in the edge and slight pitting from age. It has an interesting hat hitsuana. It would benefit with some work with a bit of horn and rubbing with leather.
NihontoWatchOffered by Nihonto US
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
Unsigned
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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