This is an iron tsuba with openwork carving (sukashi) by Tadatoki of the Akasaka school. It features a round shape (marugata) and is attributed to the 4th generation Tadatoki, who was active in Musashi province during the Edo period. The tsuba is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchAkasaka · 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 | 1624-1658 | 7 |
| Tadashige忠重 | 1730-1816 | 5 |
| Tadatoki忠時 | 1704-1764 | 0 |
| Tadanao忠直 | 1661-1688 | 0 |
| Tadamune忠宗 | 1707-1746 | 0 |
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/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
¥320,000
This is an iron tsuba with openwork carving (sukashi) by Tadatoki of the Akasaka school. It features a round shape (marugata) and is attributed to the 4th generation Tadatoki, who was active in Musashi province during the Edo period. The tsuba is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchAkasaka · 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 | 1624-1658 | 7 |
| Tadashige忠重 | 1730-1816 | 5 |
| Tadatoki忠時 | 1704-1764 | 0 |
| Tadanao忠直 | 1661-1688 | 0 |
| Tadamune忠宗 | 1707-1746 | 0 |
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/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).
¥320,000
