NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis is a tsuba with excellent iron quality by the swordsmith Masahiro, which is extremely rare. Based on the style of the mei, I believe it is Soshu Ju Masahiro. Soshu Ju Masahiro was a swordsmith whose grandfather, Sadahiro, served Hojo Soun and forged swords as an official smith in the Odawara castle town.
Certificate reading — 銘 政広
NihontoWatchTosho School刀匠派
Offered by Kusanagi
17 on the market
Sōshū Tosho School
Hozon (NBTHK)
As written by the shop
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
Tosho-Katchushi
17 pieces on the market now
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
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¥58,000