Iron tsuba featuring crows sitting on a dead tree in winter moonlight, attributed to Nara Toshimasa of the Nara school. The moon is inlaid with silver nunome-zogan, tree branches and trunk are made of shibuichi inlaid in high relief, vines are made of solid gold inlay, and crows are made of shakudo inlaid in high relief with solid gold eyes and legs. The tsuba is attributed by Toen Sha, an organization founded by Murakami Kosuke.
NihontoWatchBETAden · Nara · Edo
Nara School
Edo
Den (attributed)
Machibori · Edo
79 pieces on the market now
The Nara school of kinko (metalwork) emerged in the mid-Edo period as one of the most celebrated independent traditions of sword-fitting craftsmanship, its masters working outside the patronage structures that governed the Goto house. The school coalesced around the figure of Nara Toshihisa (1667--1736), also known as Tahee, who as head master during its creative zenith defined the mature idiom of the lineage. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuchika安親 | — | 88 |
| Joi乗意 | — | 12 |
| Toshinaga利寿 | — | 28 |
| Toshiyoshi利善 | — | 0 |
| Narimasa成政 | — | 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.
30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
Iron tsuba featuring crows sitting on a dead tree in winter moonlight, attributed to Nara Toshimasa of the Nara school. The moon is inlaid with silver nunome-zogan, tree branches and trunk are made of shibuichi inlaid in high relief, vines are made of solid gold inlay, and crows are made of shakudo inlaid in high relief with solid gold eyes and legs. The tsuba is attributed by Toen Sha, an organization founded by Murakami Kosuke.
NihontoWatchBETAden · Nara · Edo
Nara School
Edo
Den (attributed)
Machibori · Edo
79 pieces on the market now
The Nara school of kinko (metalwork) emerged in the mid-Edo period as one of the most celebrated independent traditions of sword-fitting craftsmanship, its masters working outside the patronage structures that governed the Goto house. The school coalesced around the figure of Nara Toshihisa (1667--1736), also known as Tahee, who as head master during its creative zenith defined the mature idiom of the lineage. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuchika安親 | — | 88 |
| Joi乗意 | — | 12 |
| Toshinaga利寿 | — | 28 |
| Toshiyoshi利善 | — | 0 |
| Narimasa成政 | — | 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.
30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
