This is an iron tsuba featuring a single chrysanthemum flower in openwork. It is signed by Kawaji from the Choshu school, known for its prolific tsuba production. The style, particularly the expression of the chrysanthemum petals and leaves, suggests influence from the Bushu Ito school, indicating it was likely made after the mid-Edo period. Its compact size and weight make it suitable for a wakizashi.
NihontoWatchmei · Choshu · Edo
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
Nagato
4 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.
¥22,000
