This is an iron tsuba from the Choshu school, signed by Kawaji. It features a waterwheel design in sukashi (openwork), symbolizing continuous good fortune. The tsuba has a playful and somewhat comical atmosphere, making it a unique piece. Its size and weight are well-balanced, suitable for various swords.
NihontoWatchmei · Choshu
Its only papers are older green Kichō papers, which the NBTHK largely disavows today. Ask the dealer whether it has passed current shinsa. — Hoshi
Kawaji
Signed
Nagato
4 pieces on the market now
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and largely disavows today. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
¥68,000
