This is an oval-shaped iron tsuba signed by Akasaka Tadanori, who was active in the Bushu (Musashi) area during the Edo period. The tsuba features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or melting metal, offering a unique and interpretive design. It is a fine example of the innovative artistry of the Akasaka school.
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Iron-tsuba · Musashi · around 1730-1780
2 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Edo
Phase: Akasaka赤坂· 1688–1860
79 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tadamasa忠正 | 1624-1658 | 7 |
| Tadashige忠重 | 1730-1816 | 5 |
| Tadatoki忠時 | 1704-1764 | 0 |
| Tadanao忠直 | 1661-1688 | 0 |
| Tadamune忠宗 | 1707-1746 | 0 |
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.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
This is an oval-shaped iron tsuba signed by Akasaka Tadanori, who was active in the Bushu (Musashi) area during the Edo period. The tsuba features irregular patterns resembling wood grain or melting metal, offering a unique and interpretive design. It is a fine example of the innovative artistry of the Akasaka school.
NihontoWatchIron-tsuba · Musashi · around 1730-1780
2 pieces on the market now
Iron-tsuba · Edo
Phase: Akasaka赤坂· 1688–1860
79 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tadamasa忠正 | 1624-1658 | 7 |
| Tadashige忠重 | 1730-1816 | 5 |
| Tadatoki忠時 | 1704-1764 | 0 |
| Tadanao忠直 | 1661-1688 | 0 |
| Tadamune忠宗 | 1707-1746 | 0 |
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.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
