A pair of unique menuki depicting Kutsuwa (horse bit) with kiri (Paulownia) mon. They are made from a shakudo base with gold gilding on the kiri mon. These fittings date to the Edo Period.
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Edo
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.
A pair of unique menuki depicting Kutsuwa (horse bit) with kiri (Paulownia) mon. They are made from a shakudo base with gold gilding on the kiri mon. These fittings date to the Edo Period.
NihontoWatchEdo
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.
