This is a round iron tsuba with a nanten (heavenly bamboo) design in sukashi (openwork carving). The iron ground is a powerful, deep black, almost like shakudo. Nanten is considered an auspicious plant by warriors due to a pun on its name, meaning 'to turn misfortune away'. Myochin Yoshihisa was a master craftsman whose lineage continued for ten generations, known for realistic depictions of plants.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Tosho-Katchushi · Echizen
1 piece on the market now
Tosho-Katchushi · Kyoto
21 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Munemasa宗政 | — | 0 |
| Yasutsugu保次 | — | 0 |
| Munesada宗定 | — | 0 |
| Munetsugu宗次 | — | 0 |
| Yoshitada義忠 | — | 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
Price on request
This is a round iron tsuba with a nanten (heavenly bamboo) design in sukashi (openwork carving). The iron ground is a powerful, deep black, almost like shakudo. Nanten is considered an auspicious plant by warriors due to a pun on its name, meaning 'to turn misfortune away'. Myochin Yoshihisa was a master craftsman whose lineage continued for ten generations, known for realistic depictions of plants.
NihontoWatchmei · Myochin · Edo
Tosho-Katchushi · Echizen
1 piece on the market now
Tosho-Katchushi · Kyoto
21 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Munemasa宗政 | — | 0 |
| Yasutsugu保次 | — | 0 |
| Munesada宗定 | — | 0 |
| Munetsugu宗次 | — | 0 |
| Yoshitada義忠 | — | 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
Price on request
