An iron tsuba from the Bakumatsu period (1853-1868) with a sloping four-corner shape, featuring Kozuka and Kougai holes. It is signed by Kunihiro, who was also known as a swordsmith. This antique piece showcases the craftsmanship of the Edo period.





Akao Kunihiro
Edo
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.
An iron tsuba from the Bakumatsu period (1853-1868) with a sloping four-corner shape, featuring Kozuka and Kougai holes. It is signed by Kunihiro, who was also known as a swordsmith. This antique piece showcases the craftsmanship of the Edo period.





Akao Kunihiro
Edo
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.