This tsuba is made by Kinai, a prominent metalworker from Echizen active from the early to late Edo period. The first generation, Ishikawa, carved on swords by Echizen smiths like Yasutsugu. This piece features a skillfully carved Aoi (hollyhock) design, characteristic of Kinai carving, and comes with a paulownia wood box.
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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 tsuba is made by Kinai, a prominent metalworker from Echizen active from the early to late Edo period. The first generation, Ishikawa, carved on swords by Echizen smiths like Yasutsugu. This piece features a skillfully carved Aoi (hollyhock) design, characteristic of Kinai carving, and comes with a paulownia wood box.
NihontoWatchBETAKinai
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.
