This is an unsigned tsuba attributed to the Aizu Shoami school, depicting a moon viewing scene with three figures. Crafted from iron, it features sukidashi takabori (raised carving) and inlay work using various colored metals like shakudo, gold, and silver. The design contrasts a lively front with a serene reverse, showcasing the decorative style characteristic of Aizu Shoami.
NihontoWatchmumei · Aizu Shoami · Edo
Mutsu
1 piece on the market now
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 siteReturns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥275,000
This is an unsigned tsuba attributed to the Aizu Shoami school, depicting a moon viewing scene with three figures. Crafted from iron, it features sukidashi takabori (raised carving) and inlay work using various colored metals like shakudo, gold, and silver. The design contrasts a lively front with a serene reverse, showcasing the decorative style characteristic of Aizu Shoami.
NihontoWatchmumei · Aizu Shoami · Edo
Mutsu
1 piece on the market now
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 siteReturns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥275,000
