This antique Tsuba from the Edo period features a symmetrical design with heart-shaped Inome patterns at its four corners, believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. It is signed by Kunihiro, a maker from Bushu (today's Tokyo area). The Tsuba is made of iron and measures 8.3cm x 8.2cm with a thickness of 0.5cm, weighing 164g.
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Akao Kunihiro
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
8 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
15 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuyuki安之 | — | 0 |
| Kunihiro国広 | — | 0 |
| Yoshihide宜秀 | — | 0 |
| Yasuie安家 | — | 0 |
| Akao Jinsuke赤尾甚助 | — | 0 |
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.
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.
This antique Tsuba from the Edo period features a symmetrical design with heart-shaped Inome patterns at its four corners, believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. It is signed by Kunihiro, a maker from Bushu (today's Tokyo area). The Tsuba is made of iron and measures 8.3cm x 8.2cm with a thickness of 0.5cm, weighing 164g.
NihontoWatchBETAAkao Kunihiro
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
8 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
15 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuyuki安之 | — | 0 |
| Kunihiro国広 | — | 0 |
| Yoshihide宜秀 | — | 0 |
| Yasuie安家 | — | 0 |
| Akao Jinsuke赤尾甚助 | — | 0 |
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.
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.
