NihontoWatchNihontoWatchFeatures: A substantial, solid-copper tsuba featuring a carved lion on the front and peonies on the reverse. The authenticity of the signature is uncertain. The combination of a lion and peonies is a traditional motif derived from Buddhist lore. According to legend, the lion can rid itself of parasites by drinking the night dew that falls from peony blossoms. In Kiri box Aoi Art estimation paper
NihontoWatchOffered by Aoi Art
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
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3 pieces on the market now
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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Starting price
¥50,000