This is a tsuba (sword guard) made by Kinai, an artisan from Echizen province, active from the early to late Edo period. The Kinai school was renowned for its intricate openwork carvings, particularly excelling in dragon motifs. This specific tsuba features a bold and unusual Aoi (hollyhock) openwork design, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the Kinai style.
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Kinai
Edo
Echizen
Signed
Echizen
21 pieces on the market now
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a tsuba (sword guard) made by Kinai, an artisan from Echizen province, active from the early to late Edo period. The Kinai school was renowned for its intricate openwork carvings, particularly excelling in dragon motifs. This specific tsuba features a bold and unusual Aoi (hollyhock) openwork design, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the Kinai style.
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Edo
Echizen
Signed
Echizen
21 pieces on the market now
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
