This is an iron tsuba made in the Nanban School style, though its quality and depicted motifs suggest Japanese craftsmanship. It is decorated with a dragon, vines, plum blossoms, and the Umebachi Kamon, which was used by the prosperous Maeda Daimyo family of Kaga.
NihontoWatchmumei · Nanban
Nanban School
Unsigned
Iron-tsuba
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
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