NihontoWatchNihontoWatchSince ancient times, the chrysanthemum has had deep ties to the Imperial Family and is used as the Imperial crest. As a symbol of longevity, this composition was also greatly favored by the military class who wished for prosperity, and it is a masterpiece of Kyo-sukashi that brilliantly depicts a chrysanthemum composed of thin sukashi lines. These are sukashi tsuba made in Yamashiro no Kuni characterized by their elegance and ingenuity, and along with Owari, Akasaka, and others, they are called Kyo-sukashi, bearing the name of the region.
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Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
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