This is an antique iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Sadamasa. It features a circular shape with Tsuta (ivy) and Magaki (fence) designs in Sukashi (openwork). The Tsuba is recognized by the NBTHK with a Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, indicating its high quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmei · Sadamasa · Edo
Sadamasa
Edo
Tanba
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Tanba
3 pieces on the market now
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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 siteReturns/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 is an antique iron Tsuba from the Edo period, signed by Sadamasa. It features a circular shape with Tsuta (ivy) and Magaki (fence) designs in Sukashi (openwork). The Tsuba is recognized by the NBTHK with a Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, indicating its high quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmei · Sadamasa · Edo
Sadamasa
Edo
Tanba
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Tanba
3 pieces on the market now
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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 siteReturns/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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