This iron tsuba is attributed to Akasaka Tadatoki and depicts Musashino reeds, a classical poetic theme. The composition is restrained yet expressive, with slender reeds emerging rhythmically across the plate. The tsuba exemplifies the later Akasaka aesthetic, technically accomplished and formally disciplined.
NihontoWatchden · Akasaka · Edo
Iron-tsuba · Musashi · around 1704-1764
8 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Edo
Phase: Akasaka赤坂· 1688–1860
80 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tadamasa忠正 | 1624-1657 | 5 |
| Tadashige忠重 | 1730-1816 | 5 |
| Tadatoki忠時 | 1704-1764 | 0 |
| Juchiku/Toshitake寿竹 | — | 0 |
| Tadanori忠則 | 1730-1780 | 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.
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