This is a plain iron tsuba by Kunihiro, a tsuba maker active in the late Edo period known for producing practical iron tsuba. It features a square shape with rounded corners and two hitsu-ana, with no other ornamentation. Despite its relatively small size, it is quite thick and substantial, highlighting the texture and solidity of the iron itself.
NihontoWatch
Akao Kunihiro
Edo
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
8 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
16 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuyuki安之 | — | 0 |
| Kunihiro国広 | — | 0 |
| Yoshihide宜秀 | — | 0 |
| Yasuie安家 | — | 0 |
| Akao Jinsuke赤尾甚助 | — | 0 |
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.
This is a plain iron tsuba by Kunihiro, a tsuba maker active in the late Edo period known for producing practical iron tsuba. It features a square shape with rounded corners and two hitsu-ana, with no other ornamentation. Despite its relatively small size, it is quite thick and substantial, highlighting the texture and solidity of the iron itself.
NihontoWatchAkao Kunihiro
Edo
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
8 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Echizen
16 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuyuki安之 | — | 0 |
| Kunihiro国広 | — | 0 |
| Yoshihide宜秀 | — | 0 |
| Yasuie安家 | — | 0 |
| Akao Jinsuke赤尾甚助 | — | 0 |
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.
