Signed 'Yasuchika' Vertical round shape, iron *arashi-ji*, *katakiri-bori*, *kakumimi-koniku*, vertical width 76 mm, horizontal width 72 mm, thickness 6 mm, weight 168 grams (all approximate). With NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai) certificate. Yasuchika, along with Toshinaga and Joi, is famous as one of the "Nara Sansaku" (Three Masters of Nara) and left behind excellent works. The name continued until the late Edo period, and the Tsuchiya school was a famous school that gained popularity in Edo, with the 4th generation Yasuchika known for his skill. This is an excellent piece with a magnificent dragon and cloud design carved with elaborate and powerful *katakiri-bori*. 0 yen (Tax included)
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Tsuchiya School
Edo
Hozon (NBTHK)
Machibori · Musashi (Edo)
13 pieces on the market now
The Tsuchiya school is a branch of the Nara kinkō tradition, established in Edo (Musashi Province) by Tsuchiya Yasuchika, counted among the Nara Sansaku (Three Great Masters of Nara). Six generations of main-line heads carried the name Yasuchika (安親), perpetuating a continuous workshop lineage from the Genroku era through the late Edo period. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuchika安親 | 1804-1830 | 0 |
| Yasuchika安親 | 1718-1778 | 0 |
| Yasunari安成 | — | 0 |
| Yasunori安則 | — | 0 |
| Kunichika国親 | — | 0 |
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official sitePlease notify us of your intention to return, by email or fax, no later than the day after the item's arrival. Return shipping, insurance, and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility.
Signed 'Yasuchika' Vertical round shape, iron *arashi-ji*, *katakiri-bori*, *kakumimi-koniku*, vertical width 76 mm, horizontal width 72 mm, thickness 6 mm, weight 168 grams (all approximate). With NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai) certificate. Yasuchika, along with Toshinaga and Joi, is famous as one of the "Nara Sansaku" (Three Masters of Nara) and left behind excellent works. The name continued until the late Edo period, and the Tsuchiya school was a famous school that gained popularity in Edo, with the 4th generation Yasuchika known for his skill. This is an excellent piece with a magnificent dragon and cloud design carved with elaborate and powerful *katakiri-bori*. 0 yen (Tax included)
NihontoWatchEdo
Tsuchiya School
Edo
Hozon (NBTHK)
Machibori · Musashi (Edo)
13 pieces on the market now
The Tsuchiya school is a branch of the Nara kinkō tradition, established in Edo (Musashi Province) by Tsuchiya Yasuchika, counted among the Nara Sansaku (Three Great Masters of Nara). Six generations of main-line heads carried the name Yasuchika (安親), perpetuating a continuous workshop lineage from the Genroku era through the late Edo period. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuchika安親 | 1804-1830 | 0 |
| Yasuchika安親 | 1718-1778 | 0 |
| Yasunari安成 | — | 0 |
| Yasunori安則 | — | 0 |
| Kunichika国親 | — | 0 |
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official sitePlease notify us of your intention to return, by email or fax, no later than the day after the item's arrival. Return shipping, insurance, and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility.
