This is a large Owari tsuba, possibly featuring a lightning bolt design, with square hitsuana. It exhibits a beautiful soft dark chocolate patina and dates to the Momoyama period. The tsuba measures 7.71 cm x 7.74 cm x 4.2 mm and comes with provenance from the Skip Holbrook, R Benson, and Sasano collections.
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Momoyama
Owari
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.
This is a large Owari tsuba, possibly featuring a lightning bolt design, with square hitsuana. It exhibits a beautiful soft dark chocolate patina and dates to the Momoyama period. The tsuba measures 7.71 cm x 7.74 cm x 4.2 mm and comes with provenance from the Skip Holbrook, R Benson, and Sasano collections.
NihontoWatchBETAMomoyama
Owari
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.
