This is an iron tsuba by Shigehiro of the Akita Shoami School, featuring a bold three tomoe sukashi design. Shigehiro, whose real name was Suzuki Shigeyoshi, was the founder of the Akita Shoami School and was known for his sturdy, warrior-like tsuba with innovative compositions. He trained in Edo and became the official artisan for the Kubota domain lord Satake Yoshizumi.
NihontoWatchmei · Akita Shoami · mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita-Shoami School
mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Dewa
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Dewa
10 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Shoami Rokuya正阿弥六弥 | — | 1 |
| Denshichi伝七 | 1670 | 1 |
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.
To facilitate this, we offer a three-day inspection period. To initiate a return, you must notify us within three days of the package being delivered. Once we confirm your request, you have seven days to ship the item back to us. The item must be returned in its original condition, including all accompanying documents, certificates, and packaging materials. The buyer is responsible for covering the shipping costs and insurance for the return shipment.
¥950,000
This is an iron tsuba by Shigehiro of the Akita Shoami School, featuring a bold three tomoe sukashi design. Shigehiro, whose real name was Suzuki Shigeyoshi, was the founder of the Akita Shoami School and was known for his sturdy, warrior-like tsuba with innovative compositions. He trained in Edo and became the official artisan for the Kubota domain lord Satake Yoshizumi.
NihontoWatchmei · Akita Shoami · mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita-Shoami School
mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Dewa
Signed
Iron-tsuba · Dewa
10 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Shoami Rokuya正阿弥六弥 | — | 1 |
| Denshichi伝七 | 1670 | 1 |
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.
To facilitate this, we offer a three-day inspection period. To initiate a return, you must notify us within three days of the package being delivered. Once we confirm your request, you have seven days to ship the item back to us. The item must be returned in its original condition, including all accompanying documents, certificates, and packaging materials. The buyer is responsible for covering the shipping costs and insurance for the return shipment.
¥950,000
