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A finely worked Ko-Kinko tsuba made of sentoku, featuring a continuous composition of stylized nami (waves) on both sides. The waves are rendered with closely spaced engraved lines, creating a lively sense of movement across the warm golden-brown surface. Traces of gold remain visible, adding contrast to the decoration.

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Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves)

mumei · Ko-Kinko

€1,000
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Measurements & details
Signature

Unsigned

Description

A finely worked Ko-Kinko tsuba made of sentoku, featuring a continuous composition of stylized nami (waves) on both sides. The waves are rendered with closely spaced engraved lines, creating a lively sense of movement across the warm golden-brown surface. Traces of gold remain visible, adding contrast to the decoration.

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.

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Nihonto Art EU
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Return policy

14-day return window in original/unused condition; antique items (swords, menuki, tsuba and similar) are expressly excluded from exchange; EU consumers retain a 14-day cancellation right; refunds within 10 business days of approval.

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Description

A finely worked Ko-Kinko tsuba made of sentoku, featuring a continuous composition of stylized nami (waves) on both sides. The waves are rendered with closely spaced engraved lines, creating a lively sense of movement across the warm golden-brown surface. Traces of gold remain visible, adding contrast to the decoration.

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Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves)

mumei · Ko-Kinko

€1,000
Visit seller website →
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 1 of 4
Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 2 of 4
Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 3 of 4
Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 4 of 4
1 / 4
1 / 4
Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 1 of 4Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 2 of 4Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 3 of 4Tsuba: Ko-Kinko, Sentoku Nami (Waves) — 4 of 4
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Measurements & details
Signature

Unsigned

Description

A finely worked Ko-Kinko tsuba made of sentoku, featuring a continuous composition of stylized nami (waves) on both sides. The waves are rendered with closely spaced engraved lines, creating a lively sense of movement across the warm golden-brown surface. Traces of gold remain visible, adding contrast to the decoration.

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
N
Nihonto Art EU
🇫🇷Ships from France
›
✓Verified dealernihonto.art
Settles in EUR
✓English support
Return policy

14-day return window in original/unused condition; antique items (swords, menuki, tsuba and similar) are expressly excluded from exchange; EU consumers retain a 14-day cancellation right; refunds within 10 business days of approval.

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