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Description

This is a circle-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Tomohisa of the Choshu school. It features a Kiku (chrysanthemum) Sukashi design, with gold or brass possibly applied to its outline. The chrysanthemum motif, symbolizing longevity and good health, was highly valued by samurai and often incorporated into sword mountings.

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Tomohisa

Edo period antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-441)

mei · Choshu · Edo

SOLD
Tomohisa — 1 of 6
Tomohisa — 2 of 6
Tomohisa — 3 of 6
Tomohisa — 4 of 6
Tomohisa — 5 of 6
Tomohisa — 6 of 6
1 / 6
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Measurements & details
Maker

Tomohisa

Era

Edo

Province

Nagato

Signature

Signed

Description

This is a circle-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Tomohisa of the Choshu school. It features a Kiku (chrysanthemum) Sukashi design, with gold or brass possibly applied to its outline. The chrysanthemum motif, symbolizing longevity and good health, was highly valued by samurai and often incorporated into sword mountings.

About the maker

Tomohisa

友久

Nagato

2 pieces on the market now

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2 works by Tomohisa on the market→
Tomohisa — full profile
Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
S
Samurai Museum
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Return policy

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.

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Description

This is a circle-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Tomohisa of the Choshu school. It features a Kiku (chrysanthemum) Sukashi design, with gold or brass possibly applied to its outline. The chrysanthemum motif, symbolizing longevity and good health, was highly valued by samurai and often incorporated into sword mountings.

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Tomohisa

Edo period antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-441)

mei · Choshu · Edo

SOLD
Tomohisa — 1 of 6
Tomohisa — 2 of 6
Tomohisa — 3 of 6
Tomohisa — 4 of 6
Tomohisa — 5 of 6
Tomohisa — 6 of 6
1 / 6
1 / 6
Tomohisa — 1 of 6Tomohisa — 2 of 6Tomohisa — 3 of 6Tomohisa — 4 of 6Tomohisa — 5 of 6Tomohisa — 6 of 6
Measurements & details
Maker

Tomohisa

Era

Edo

Province

Nagato

Signature

Signed

Description

This is a circle-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Tomohisa of the Choshu school. It features a Kiku (chrysanthemum) Sukashi design, with gold or brass possibly applied to its outline. The chrysanthemum motif, symbolizing longevity and good health, was highly valued by samurai and often incorporated into sword mountings.

About the maker

Tomohisa

友久

Nagato

2 pieces on the market now

›
2 works by Tomohisa on the market→
Tomohisa — full profile
Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
S
Samurai Museum
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›
✓Verified dealersamuraimuseum.jp
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Return policy

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.

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