This is a tsuba by Yoshikatsu, the third generation of the Okamoto branch in Nagato Province, also known as Naokatsu. It features a design of a raft and cherry blossoms scattered against a flowing water pattern, with a figure rowing the raft depicted on the seppa-dai. Gold inlay adds a touch of spring sunlight, creating a charming and elegant piece.
NihontoWatch
Yoshikatsu
Edo
Nagato
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Nagato
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 you judge that the condition of the delivered item differs significantly from the photos or description on our site, a return is possible. However, the return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility. To use cooling-off, please apply in writing by postal mail within one week of the item's arrival. The return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility.
This is a tsuba by Yoshikatsu, the third generation of the Okamoto branch in Nagato Province, also known as Naokatsu. It features a design of a raft and cherry blossoms scattered against a flowing water pattern, with a figure rowing the raft depicted on the seppa-dai. Gold inlay adds a touch of spring sunlight, creating a charming and elegant piece.
NihontoWatchYoshikatsu
Edo
Nagato
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Nagato
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 you judge that the condition of the delivered item differs significantly from the photos or description on our site, a return is possible. However, the return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility. To use cooling-off, please apply in writing by postal mail within one week of the item's arrival. The return shipping cost is the customer's responsibility.
