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Description

This tsuba features a round, thinly forged iron plate with a suhama (sandbar) crest in small openwork near the rim, characteristic of Katchushi (armorer) tsuba. Katchushi tsuba are known for their simple, robust iron construction and often feature subtle openwork designs. This piece, dating to the early Edo period, showcases a clear forging grain and a refined, antique aesthetic.

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Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu

mumei · Katchushi · Edo

¥100,000
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Tsuba
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Measurements & details
Era

Edo

Signature

Unsigned

Description

This tsuba features a round, thinly forged iron plate with a suhama (sandbar) crest in small openwork near the rim, characteristic of Katchushi (armorer) tsuba. Katchushi tsuba are known for their simple, robust iron construction and often feature subtle openwork designs. This piece, dating to the early Edo period, showcases a clear forging grain and a refined, antique aesthetic.

Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
T
Touken Matsumoto
Established 1984 · 42 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
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Settles in JPY
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Return policy

Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.

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Description

This tsuba features a round, thinly forged iron plate with a suhama (sandbar) crest in small openwork near the rim, characteristic of Katchushi (armorer) tsuba. Katchushi tsuba are known for their simple, robust iron construction and often feature subtle openwork designs. This piece, dating to the early Edo period, showcases a clear forging grain and a refined, antique aesthetic.

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Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu

mumei · Katchushi · Edo

¥100,000
Visit seller website →
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 1 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 2 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 3 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 4 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 5 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 6 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 7 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 8 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 9 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 10 of 12
Tsuba: Suhama-mon Kosukashi-zu — 11 of 12
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Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Measurements & details
Era

Edo

Signature

Unsigned

Description

This tsuba features a round, thinly forged iron plate with a suhama (sandbar) crest in small openwork near the rim, characteristic of Katchushi (armorer) tsuba. Katchushi tsuba are known for their simple, robust iron construction and often feature subtle openwork designs. This piece, dating to the early Edo period, showcases a clear forging grain and a refined, antique aesthetic.

Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
T
Touken Matsumoto
Established 1984 · 42 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealertouken-matsumoto.jp
Settles in JPY
✓Ships worldwide✓English supportWire transferPayPalCredit card
Return policy

Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.

View all of Touken Matsumoto’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari
  • Japanese Swords
  • Samurai Swords

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki
  • Sword Guards (Tsuba)

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor
  • All Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

  • Dealer Directory
  • Artist Directory
  • The Daily Kantei
  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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¥100,000

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