This tsuba features a fierce tiger design by Kingyokudo Myochin Hirosada, a master of the Mito Kinko Uchikoshi school. Made during the late Edo period (1830-1860), it showcases high-relief carving on a shibuichi ground, with excellent sukisage-bori (recessed carving) for the river. The piece is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchmei · Mito Kinko, Uchikoshi · Edo
Hitachi
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 siteReturns accepted within 7 days for internet purchases.
This tsuba features a fierce tiger design by Kingyokudo Myochin Hirosada, a master of the Mito Kinko Uchikoshi school. Made during the late Edo period (1830-1860), it showcases high-relief carving on a shibuichi ground, with excellent sukisage-bori (recessed carving) for the river. The piece is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu by the NBTHK.
NihontoWatchmei · Mito Kinko, Uchikoshi · Edo
Hitachi
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 siteReturns accepted within 7 days for internet purchases.
