This is an elegant openwork tsuba featuring a fuki (butterbur) leaf design, attributed to the Akita Shoami school. It dates to the middle Edo period and showcases the school's characteristic use of iron with intricate openwork, gold inlay, and a refined aesthetic. The tsuba is in good condition, with a rich, aged patina on the shakudo ground and clear gold inlay.
NihontoWatchmumei · Akita Shoami · mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita-Shoami School
mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita
Unsigned
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥198,000
This is an elegant openwork tsuba featuring a fuki (butterbur) leaf design, attributed to the Akita Shoami school. It dates to the middle Edo period and showcases the school's characteristic use of iron with intricate openwork, gold inlay, and a refined aesthetic. The tsuba is in good condition, with a rich, aged patina on the shakudo ground and clear gold inlay.
NihontoWatchmumei · Akita Shoami · mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita-Shoami School
mid Edo (Kanbun era, c. 1660s)
Akita
Unsigned
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥198,000
