This is a mumei tsuba from the Mito school, depicting Tomoe Gozen in fierce battle, riding a horse and wielding a naginata. Crafted from shakudo, the piece showcases dynamic composition and precise carving, characteristic of Mito metalworkers. Its artistic quality and historical subject matter make it a highly valuable item for appreciation.
NihontoWatchmumei · Mito · Edo
Edo
Hitachi
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 mumei tsuba from the Mito school, depicting Tomoe Gozen in fierce battle, riding a horse and wielding a naginata. Crafted from shakudo, the piece showcases dynamic composition and precise carving, characteristic of Mito metalworkers. Its artistic quality and historical subject matter make it a highly valuable item for appreciation.
NihontoWatchmumei · Mito · Edo
Edo
Hitachi
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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.
