An attractive Kinai school iron Tsuba with Aoi leaves & vines and what is either a garden fence or sudare ( bamboo shade) with a kanmuri hat( its is a type of headwear worn by the men of the noble class) at the top. This theme I believe is related to the book Tale of Genji.
Offered by Bushido Antique Japanese Swords




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.