This is a Nanban tsuba featuring an arabesque and cloud dragon design carved into an iron plate. Nanban tsuba are characterized by their exotic designs influenced by European culture, often made in Hirado and Nagasaki during the early Edo period. This piece also features a Seigaiha pattern carved on the seppa-dai, typical of the style.
NihontoWatchmumei · Nanban · 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.
¥19,800
