This is an iron tsuba by Aizu Shoami, a branch of the Shoami school active in Aizu. It features a bold openwork design of three cloud shapes, with fine copper and silver inlay depicting shigure (autumn rain) falling through the clouds. The robust iron plate, measuring 8.18 cm in height and 8.12 cm in width, with a seppa-dai thickness of 0.56 cm and weighing 152 grams, exhibits a deep antique patina and rich texture, conveying a sense of quiet rain-filled sky.
NihontoWatchAizu Shoami · Edo
Iron-tsuba · Mutsu
7 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Akiyoshi明義 | 1670 | 1 |
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥88,000
This is an iron tsuba by Aizu Shoami, a branch of the Shoami school active in Aizu. It features a bold openwork design of three cloud shapes, with fine copper and silver inlay depicting shigure (autumn rain) falling through the clouds. The robust iron plate, measuring 8.18 cm in height and 8.12 cm in width, with a seppa-dai thickness of 0.56 cm and weighing 152 grams, exhibits a deep antique patina and rich texture, conveying a sense of quiet rain-filled sky.
NihontoWatchAizu Shoami · Edo
Iron-tsuba · Mutsu
7 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Akiyoshi明義 | 1670 | 1 |
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥88,000
