NihontoWatchNihontoWatchAmong the decorations applied to practical tsuba of the Muromachi period, Onin tsuba featuring brass zogan on an iron ground and their evolved form, Heianjo zogan tsuba, are well known. Within those attributed as Heianjo zogan, where designs gradually shifted from decorations of dots and lines to motifs such as scenery, this work employs only the concise techniques seen in Onin tsuba. On an iron ground that produces a dry, clattering sound, linear brass metalwork consisting of continuous fine comb-like patterns has been applied across the entire surface. It is a work with a particularly strong antique impression.
NihontoWatchOffered by Choshuya
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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 siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
¥250,000