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Description

This is a tsuba with a branching plum blossom openwork design on a well-forged iron ground of tatemaru-gata (vertically elongated round) shape. Though unsigned, it is attributed to the Kanki school due to the sekigane (metal lining) in the hitsu-ana. The Kanki school is one of the representative Higo tsuba schools, known for its quality iron and refined, elegant designs.

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Kanki

Tsuba: Branching Plum Blossom Openwork Design

mumei · Kanki · Edo

¥80,000
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Measurements & details
Maker

Kanki

Era

Edo

Province

Higo

Signature

Unsigned

Description

This is a tsuba with a branching plum blossom openwork design on a well-forged iron ground of tatemaru-gata (vertically elongated round) shape. Though unsigned, it is attributed to the Kanki school due to the sekigane (metal lining) in the hitsu-ana. The Kanki school is one of the representative Higo tsuba schools, known for its quality iron and refined, elegant designs.

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
Touken Matsumoto
Established 1984 · 42 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
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Settles in JPY
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Return policy

Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.

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Description

This is a tsuba with a branching plum blossom openwork design on a well-forged iron ground of tatemaru-gata (vertically elongated round) shape. Though unsigned, it is attributed to the Kanki school due to the sekigane (metal lining) in the hitsu-ana. The Kanki school is one of the representative Higo tsuba schools, known for its quality iron and refined, elegant designs.

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Kanki

Tsuba: Branching Plum Blossom Openwork Design

mumei · Kanki · Edo

¥80,000
Visit seller website →
Tsuba
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Kanki — 1 of 14
Kanki — 2 of 14
Kanki — 3 of 14
Kanki — 4 of 14
Kanki — 5 of 14
Kanki — 6 of 14
Kanki — 7 of 14
Kanki — 8 of 14
Kanki — 9 of 14
Kanki — 10 of 14
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Kanki — 13 of 14
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Measurements & details
Maker

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Era

Edo

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Signature

Unsigned

Description

This is a tsuba with a branching plum blossom openwork design on a well-forged iron ground of tatemaru-gata (vertically elongated round) shape. Though unsigned, it is attributed to the Kanki school due to the sekigane (metal lining) in the hitsu-ana. The Kanki school is one of the representative Higo tsuba schools, known for its quality iron and refined, elegant designs.

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
Touken Matsumoto
Established 1984 · 42 yrs on the market
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealertouken-matsumoto.jp
Settles in JPY
✓Ships worldwide✓English supportWire transferPayPalCredit card
Return policy

Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.

View all of Touken Matsumoto’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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