An attractive iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring Aoi leaves and vines. The design also includes what appears to be a garden fence or sudare (bamboo shade) with a kanmuri hat at the top, a theme possibly related to the Tale of Genji. The tsuba measures 7 cm in height and 6.5 cm in width.
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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.
An attractive iron tsuba from the Kinai school, featuring Aoi leaves and vines. The design also includes what appears to be a garden fence or sudare (bamboo shade) with a kanmuri hat at the top, a theme possibly related to the Tale of Genji. The tsuba measures 7 cm in height and 6.5 cm in width.
NihontoWatchWe 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.
