This tsuba features a mantis design, signed by Kinai from Echizen province. It is made of iron with an openwork carving, depicting a mantis and susuki grass. The tsuba dates to the late Edo period and comes with a paulownia wood box.
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Echizen
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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.
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