This is a daisho (matching pair) tsuba set crafted from iron, featuring a skillfully executed openwork design of bush clover (shukaido). The composition, with its gracefully spreading leaves and flowers swaying in the wind, creates a sense of lightness and depth through the openwork. The intricate chisel work extends to every vein of the leaves, capturing the plant's inherent suppleness and strength, resulting in a highly refined piece that balances realism and design.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Masasada
Edo
Nagato
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Nagato
3 pieces on the market now
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 is a daisho (matching pair) tsuba set crafted from iron, featuring a skillfully executed openwork design of bush clover (shukaido). The composition, with its gracefully spreading leaves and flowers swaying in the wind, creates a sense of lightness and depth through the openwork. The intricate chisel work extends to every vein of the leaves, capturing the plant's inherent suppleness and strength, resulting in a highly refined piece that balances realism and design.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Masasada
Edo
Nagato
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Nagato
3 pieces on the market now
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.
