This is an iron tsuba from the late Edo period, made in Hizen province by Mitsuhiro. It features a dynamic rain dragon design carved in high relief on an octagonal iron plate, with a stone-patterned ground. The powerful dragon appears to break through the cosmic wall, showcasing the skill of the renowned artisan known for his intricate carvings.
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Mitsuhiro
Edo
Hizen
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Hizen · around 1750-1870
3 pieces on the market now
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This is an iron tsuba from the late Edo period, made in Hizen province by Mitsuhiro. It features a dynamic rain dragon design carved in high relief on an octagonal iron plate, with a stone-patterned ground. The powerful dragon appears to break through the cosmic wall, showcasing the skill of the renowned artisan known for his intricate carvings.
NihontoWatchMitsuhiro
Edo
Hizen
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Hizen · around 1750-1870
3 pieces on the market now
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
