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Description

This is a copper tsuba of rounded-square form, featuring a vertical lattice and basket-weave design carved in relief. It is attributed to the Iyo Shoami school and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu certificate. The tsuba dates to the Edo period.

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Iyo Shoami School

Tsuba: Mumei (Iyo Shoami) - Vertical Lattice and Basket-Weave Design

mumei · Iyo Shoami · Edo

¥160,000
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Tsuba
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Measurements & details
Maker

Iyo Shoami School

Era

Edo

Signature

Unsigned

Papers

Tokubetsu Kichō (NBTHK)

Description

This is a copper tsuba of rounded-square form, featuring a vertical lattice and basket-weave design carved in relief. It is attributed to the Iyo Shoami school and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu certificate. The tsuba dates to the Edo period.

About the school

Iyo Shoami

伊予正阿弥

Iron-tsuba · Iyo

3 pieces on the market now

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Leading smiths
SmithEraDesignated
Morikuni盛国16701
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Authenticity not guaranteed

This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.

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Description

This is a copper tsuba of rounded-square form, featuring a vertical lattice and basket-weave design carved in relief. It is attributed to the Iyo Shoami school and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu certificate. The tsuba dates to the Edo period.

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Fittings›Shoami›Iyo Shoami›Tsuba: Mumei (Iyo Shoami) - Vertical Lattice and Basket-Weave Design
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Iyo Shoami School

Tsuba: Mumei (Iyo Shoami) - Vertical Lattice and Basket-Weave Design

mumei · Iyo Shoami · Edo

¥160,000
Starting bid
View auction →
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Iyo Shoami School — 1 of 2
Iyo Shoami School — 2 of 2
1 / 2
1 / 2
Iyo Shoami School — 1 of 2Iyo Shoami School — 2 of 2
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Measurements & details
Maker

Iyo Shoami School

Era

Edo

Signature

Unsigned

Papers

Tokubetsu Kichō (NBTHK)

Description

This is a copper tsuba of rounded-square form, featuring a vertical lattice and basket-weave design carved in relief. It is attributed to the Iyo Shoami school and comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu certificate. The tsuba dates to the Edo period.

About the school

Iyo Shoami

伊予正阿弥

Iron-tsuba · Iyo

3 pieces on the market now

›
1 recorded smiths1 designated works
Leading smiths
SmithEraDesignated
Morikuni盛国16701
Explore the Iyo Shoami school →
Authenticity not guaranteed

This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.

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Aoi Art
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Return policy

If you wish to return an item, please notify us within 3 days of receipt. After this period we cannot accept cancellations. Please ship the return to us within 5 business days. Cancellation is conditional on the item being kept in the same condition as at the time of sale, so please handle it with care.

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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari
  • Japanese Swords
  • Samurai Swords

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki
  • Sword Guards (Tsuba)

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor
  • All Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

  • Dealer Directory
  • Artist Directory
  • The Daily Kantei
  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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¥160,000

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