This is a shibuichi tsuba signed by Bamen Tsunemasa, a member of the Bamen family of armour makers who transitioned to sword fittings during the Edo period. Tsunemasa studied with Kikuchi Tsunekatsu and primarily worked in iron, making this soft metal example rare. Tsunemasa was born in 1741 and was active until at least 75 years old and this tsuba comes with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certification.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Katchushi · Echizen
4 pieces on the market now
Katchushi · Echizen
4 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Bamen Tsunemasa馬面序政 | — | 0 |
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 site30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
This is a shibuichi tsuba signed by Bamen Tsunemasa, a member of the Bamen family of armour makers who transitioned to sword fittings during the Edo period. Tsunemasa studied with Kikuchi Tsunekatsu and primarily worked in iron, making this soft metal example rare. Tsunemasa was born in 1741 and was active until at least 75 years old and this tsuba comes with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certification.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Katchushi · Echizen
4 pieces on the market now
Katchushi · Echizen
4 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Bamen Tsunemasa馬面序政 | — | 0 |
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 site30-day refund policy. Items must be returned in original condition and packaging; customized products are non-returnable. 2-week inspection window with full item refund (shipping costs non-refundable). Customer pays return shipping.
