This tsuba features a copper ground intricately stamped with a small flower pattern, with inome (boar's eye) openwork on all four sides. Remnants of point inlay add variation, and the rim is finished with sukizokoshi (carved-out) mimi. The tsuba, attributed to Shonai, harmonizes the calm color of the copper with the delicate floral design, and passed Hozon Tosogu certification in 2024.
NihontoWatchmumei · Shonai · Edo
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 siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
¥65,000
