This is a highly distinctive 19th-century Japanese sword mounting (koshirae) from the Edo Period, featuring a luxurious selection of materials and a coherent Hannya-mask decorative theme. It includes a genuine tortoiseshell (bekko) saya, a gold-dyed snakeskin tsuka, and a coordinated group of fittings centered on the dramatic Hannya mask motif. The koshirae also retains its kozuka and an accompanying signed kogatana blade, adding to its completeness and appeal for collectors.
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Edo Koshirae
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
$1,634
This is a highly distinctive 19th-century Japanese sword mounting (koshirae) from the Edo Period, featuring a luxurious selection of materials and a coherent Hannya-mask decorative theme. It includes a genuine tortoiseshell (bekko) saya, a gold-dyed snakeskin tsuka, and a coordinated group of fittings centered on the dramatic Hannya mask motif. The koshirae also retains its kozuka and an accompanying signed kogatana blade, adding to its completeness and appeal for collectors.
NihontoWatchEdo Koshirae
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
$1,634
