This is a daisho (large and small) tsuba set featuring a cherry blossom tree design, made by Masatsugu of Bushu province during the late Edo period. The tsuba are crafted from iron with intricate high-relief carving and hair-line engraving, showcasing a rich decorative style. The set comes with a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate for the small tsuba, and is presented in a kiribako (paulownia wood box).
NihontoWatchmei · Bushu · Edo
3 pieces on the market now
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 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥599,500
This is a daisho (large and small) tsuba set featuring a cherry blossom tree design, made by Masatsugu of Bushu province during the late Edo period. The tsuba are crafted from iron with intricate high-relief carving and hair-line engraving, showcasing a rich decorative style. The set comes with a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate for the small tsuba, and is presented in a kiribako (paulownia wood box).
NihontoWatchmei · Bushu · Edo
3 pieces on the market now
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 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥599,500
