NihontoWatchNihontoWatchA Masterpiece Kanayama Tsuba with the design of Heron and Bamboo leaves and trunk. This is an exceptional Tsuba from the late Muromachi period ( early 16th Century ) and abounds with great Tekkotsu ( Iron Bones ) all over especially on the Mimi ( Rim ). The iron patina is perfect and has not been altered nor polished. This is the “ Once in a Lifetime chance Tsuba” and is irreplaceable . For the advanced Iron Tsuba Scholar and collector. SETSUMEI Seppa Dai Thickness : 3.5 mm NBTHK Hozon Tosogu
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