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Description

This is an oval-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, made by Akasaka Tadanori from the Bushu area. It features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or water, allowing for varied interpretations by viewers. The Akasaka school, known for its innovative designs, was established in Edo after Tsuba makers moved from Kyoto.

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Edo period antique Akasaka Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-389)

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Maker

Akasaka Tadanori

Era

Edo

Province

Musashi

Signature

Signed

Description

This is an oval-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, made by Akasaka Tadanori from the Bushu area. It features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or water, allowing for varied interpretations by viewers. The Akasaka school, known for its innovative designs, was established in Edo after Tsuba makers moved from Kyoto.

About the maker

Tadanori

忠則

Iron-tsuba · Musashi · around 1730-1780

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Akasaka

赤坂

Iron-tsuba · Edo

Phase: Akasaka赤坂· 1688–1860

80 pieces on the market now

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Tadashige忠重1730-18165
Tadatoki忠時1704-17640
Tadanao忠直1661-16880
Tadamune忠宗1707-17460
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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.

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Samurai Museum
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Description

This is an oval-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, made by Akasaka Tadanori from the Bushu area. It features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or water, allowing for varied interpretations by viewers. The Akasaka school, known for its innovative designs, was established in Edo after Tsuba makers moved from Kyoto.

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Akasaka Tadanori

Edo period antique Akasaka Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-389)

mei · Akasaka · Edo

SOLD
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Measurements & details
Maker

Akasaka Tadanori

Era

Edo

Province

Musashi

Signature

Signed

Description

This is an oval-shaped iron Tsuba from the Edo period, made by Akasaka Tadanori from the Bushu area. It features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or water, allowing for varied interpretations by viewers. The Akasaka school, known for its innovative designs, was established in Edo after Tsuba makers moved from Kyoto.

About the maker

Tadanori

忠則

Iron-tsuba · Musashi · around 1730-1780

2 pieces on the market now

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2 works by Tadanori on the market→
Tadanori — full profileIron-tsuba school

Study this maker →

About the school

Akasaka

赤坂

Iron-tsuba · Edo

Phase: Akasaka赤坂· 1688–1860

80 pieces on the market now

›
3 recorded smiths16 designated works
Leading smiths
SmithEraDesignated
Tadamasa忠正1624-16587
Tadashige忠重1730-18165
Tadatoki忠時1704-17640
Tadanao忠直1661-16880
Tadamune忠宗1707-17460
Explore the Akasaka school →
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.

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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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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari
  • Japanese Swords
  • Samurai Swords

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki
  • Sword Guards (Tsuba)

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor
  • All Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

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