This tsuba features a dynamic wave design on a rich shakudo nanako ground, attributed to the Chishiki-ha school of Satsuma province. The intricate carving showcases excellent chisel work. It comes with a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate, affirming its quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmumei · Chishiki-Ha · Edo
Chishiki School
Edo
Satsuma
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Iron-tsuba · Satsuma
1 piece on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Chishiki Kaneoki知識兼置 | late Edo | 2 |
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteReturns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This tsuba features a dynamic wave design on a rich shakudo nanako ground, attributed to the Chishiki-ha school of Satsuma province. The intricate carving showcases excellent chisel work. It comes with a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate, affirming its quality and historical significance.
NihontoWatchmumei · Chishiki-Ha · Edo
Chishiki School
Edo
Satsuma
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Iron-tsuba · Satsuma
1 piece on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Chishiki Kaneoki知識兼置 | late Edo | 2 |
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteReturns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
