This is an iron tsuba featuring a bamboo design, signed by Bamen Tsunemasa with a kao. Tsunemasa, born in 1741, was a student of Kikuchi Tsunekatsu and known for his intricate openwork. This piece showcases his skillful arrangement of bamboo in shadow-sukashi on finely forged iron.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Bamen Tsunemasa
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Katchushi · Echizen
5 pieces on the market now
Katchushi · Echizen
5 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Bamen Tsunemasa馬面序政 | — | 0 |
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
This is an iron tsuba featuring a bamboo design, signed by Bamen Tsunemasa with a kao. Tsunemasa, born in 1741, was a student of Kikuchi Tsunekatsu and known for his intricate openwork. This piece showcases his skillful arrangement of bamboo in shadow-sukashi on finely forged iron.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Bamen Tsunemasa
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Katchushi · Echizen
5 pieces on the market now
Katchushi · Echizen
5 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Bamen Tsunemasa馬面序政 | — | 0 |
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
