This is a Nanban tsuba featuring an intricate openwork design of clouds and a rain dragon. Nanban tsuba are characterized by their exotic designs influenced by European culture, often made of iron with detailed openwork and gold/silver nunome-zogan. This piece is unsigned (mumei) and dates to the Edo period.
NihontoWatchmumei · Nanban · Edo
Edo
Unsigned
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 Nanban tsuba featuring an intricate openwork design of clouds and a rain dragon. Nanban tsuba are characterized by their exotic designs influenced by European culture, often made of iron with detailed openwork and gold/silver nunome-zogan. This piece is unsigned (mumei) and dates to the Edo period.
NihontoWatchmumei · Nanban · Edo
Edo
Unsigned
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.
