NihontoWatchNihontoWatchA stunning Shonai Dragonfly Tsuba in very finely detailed mixed metals and also mother of pearl on the central upper dragonfly, With recent Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 90 mm x 85 mm Symbolism of the Dragonfly (Tonbo) Kachimushi (“Winning Insect”): Samurai called the dragonfly a winning insect during the Warring States period because it moved fast and only flew forward, never backward. Futaiten (Resolute Spirit): The insect’s behavior symbolized a mind that never gives up in the face of danger or difficulty. Auspicous Design: Samurai frequently used the dragonfly on sword mountings, armor, and helmets to prepare their minds for the battlefield. It is often paired with motifs like kiri (paulownia) flowers or shoubu (iris)
NihontoWatchOffered by Nihonto Australia
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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 siteA$5,000