This tsuba features a dynamic cloud dragon design, skillfully carved in sukidashi-bori with intricate kebori details for the dragon's scales, mane, claws, and cloud patterns. The dragon's eyes are highlighted with gold inlay, showcasing the refined artistry of the Choshu school. Made by Masayuki, who used the Fujiwara clan name, this piece received NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certification in 2000.
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Nagato
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 siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
This tsuba features a dynamic cloud dragon design, skillfully carved in sukidashi-bori with intricate kebori details for the dragon's scales, mane, claws, and cloud patterns. The dragon's eyes are highlighted with gold inlay, showcasing the refined artistry of the Choshu school. Made by Masayuki, who used the Fujiwara clan name, this piece received NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certification in 2000.
NihontoWatchNagato
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 siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
