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This is an iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring a large openwork design of futaba aoi (hollyhock leaves). Delicate carving is applied to the leaf veins, with gold inlay adding vibrancy to some tendrils and leaf parts. The symmetrical openwork and thick rim give it a powerful yet calm impression, characteristic of the Kinai school's plant motifs and gold inlay.

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Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei

mumei · Kinai · Edo

¥88,000
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Tsuba
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Tsuba
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Measurements & details
Era

Edo

Province

Echizen

Signature

Unsigned

Description

This is an iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring a large openwork design of futaba aoi (hollyhock leaves). Delicate carving is applied to the leaf veins, with gold inlay adding vibrancy to some tendrils and leaf parts. The symmetrical openwork and thick rim give it a powerful yet calm impression, characteristic of the Kinai school's plant motifs and gold inlay.

Warning — certificate not found

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.

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Description

This is an iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring a large openwork design of futaba aoi (hollyhock leaves). Delicate carving is applied to the leaf veins, with gold inlay adding vibrancy to some tendrils and leaf parts. The symmetrical openwork and thick rim give it a powerful yet calm impression, characteristic of the Kinai school's plant motifs and gold inlay.

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Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei

mumei · Kinai · Edo

¥88,000
Visit seller website →
Tsuba
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Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 1 of 7
Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 2 of 7
Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 3 of 7
Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 4 of 7
Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 5 of 7
Tsuba: Futaba Aoi Sukashi Zu, Mumei (Kinai) - Kinai School, Mumei — 6 of 7
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Measurements & details
Era

Edo

Province

Echizen

Signature

Unsigned

Description

This is an iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring a large openwork design of futaba aoi (hollyhock leaves). Delicate carving is applied to the leaf veins, with gold inlay adding vibrancy to some tendrils and leaf parts. The symmetrical openwork and thick rim give it a powerful yet calm impression, characteristic of the Kinai school's plant motifs and gold inlay.

Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
T
Toushin
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›
✓Verified dealershop.nihontou.jp
Settles in JPY
✓Ships worldwideWire transferCredit card
Return policy

Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.

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By Certification

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