Nanban tsuba is the general term for tsuba featuring exotic designs produced under the influence of European culture. Craftsmen in Hirado began making them around the early Edo period, and they were also produced in Nagasaki. Most are maru tsuba, and many feature dense sukashibori of designs such as karakusa and ryu, along with gold and silver nunome zogan; while early works feature European-style designs, later works frequently featured Chinese-style designs. Tetsu-ji. *Consignment item
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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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¥30,800