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This is a round iron tsuba made by Hirotsugu from Hizen Hirado, who was active during the Momoyama period. It features a good quality jigane and a sukashi technique. The signature on this piece is considered rare and valuable.

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Hirado School

Tsuba by Swordsmith Hirotsugu (Hizen Hirado)

mei · Momoyama

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Tsuba
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Measurements & details
Maker

Hirado School

Era

Momoyama

Province

Hizen

Signature

Signed

Description

This is a round iron tsuba made by Hirotsugu from Hizen Hirado, who was active during the Momoyama period. It features a good quality jigane and a sukashi technique. The signature on this piece is considered rare and valuable.

About the school

Hirado

平戸

Kinko · Hizen

4 pieces on the market now

›
1 recorded smiths1 designated works
Leading smiths
SmithEraDesignated
Kunishige国重16701
Explore the Hirado 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.

Seller
T
Touken Komachi
Established 2009 · 17 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
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✓Ships worldwide✓English supportWire transferPayPal
Return policy

If 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.

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Description

This is a round iron tsuba made by Hirotsugu from Hizen Hirado, who was active during the Momoyama period. It features a good quality jigane and a sukashi technique. The signature on this piece is considered rare and valuable.

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Fittings›Hirado›Hizen›Tsuba by Swordsmith Hirotsugu (Hizen Hirado)
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Hirado School

Tsuba by Swordsmith Hirotsugu (Hizen Hirado)

mei · Momoyama

SOLD
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Hirado School — 1 of 2
Hirado School — 2 of 2
1 / 2
1 / 2
Hirado School — 1 of 2Hirado School — 2 of 2
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Measurements & details
Maker

Hirado School

Era

Momoyama

Province

Hizen

Signature

Signed

Description

This is a round iron tsuba made by Hirotsugu from Hizen Hirado, who was active during the Momoyama period. It features a good quality jigane and a sukashi technique. The signature on this piece is considered rare and valuable.

About the school

Hirado

平戸

Kinko · Hizen

4 pieces on the market now

›
1 recorded smiths1 designated works
Leading smiths
SmithEraDesignated
Kunishige国重16701
Explore the Hirado 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.

Seller
T
Touken Komachi
Established 2009 · 17 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealertoukenkomachi.com
✓Ships worldwide✓English supportWire transferPayPal
Return policy

If 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.

View all of Touken Komachi’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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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

  • Dealer Directory
  • Artist Directory
  • The Daily Kantei
  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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