This is a lovely large iron plate tsuba featuring sahari inlaid dragons on the front and a cloud design on the back. The charming dragons display great facial expressions. Sahari inlay, an alloy of copper, tin, lead, zinc, and silver, is a distinctive characteristic of the Hazama school, showing different colors in each tsuba.
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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.
This is a lovely large iron plate tsuba featuring sahari inlaid dragons on the front and a cloud design on the back. The charming dragons display great facial expressions. Sahari inlay, an alloy of copper, tin, lead, zinc, and silver, is a distinctive characteristic of the Hazama school, showing different colors in each tsuba.
NihontoWatchBETAWe 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.
