Sold Tsuba Gallery
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| Title |
[ Fisherman under the Moon ] |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
"Yasuchika" |
| Material |
Shibuichi (alloy of copper and silver) |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
The motif is a fisherman under the Moon.
He is expressed very elaborately.
There is an inscription "Yasuchika".
Very famous craftsman in Edo area. |
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| Title |
[ Three Deities of Good Fortune ] |
| Time |
Around 1790 (During the Edo period) |
| Inscription |
" Yasuchika " |
| Summary |
Real Handiwork by the 4th Tsuchiya Yasuchika. Main tsuba maker school in
Edo area. With certificate. |
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| Reference Number |
TU-10923 |
| Title |
[ Loofah ] by 1st Sekibun, Genuine
with Kantei Club Kanteisho
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| Time |
1820 - 1875 |
| Inscription |
"Sekibun" |
| Description |
This tsuba is authenticated as Genuine Sekibun by the organization of authority,
Kantei Club.
Precious tsuba. |
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| Reference Number |
TU-10481 |
| Title |
[ Dragon Swimming in Waves ]
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| Time |
The Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Description |
NBTHK Certificate is attached.
This tsuba is categorized as "Kyo-Kanagushi-Tsuba".
Made from Yamagane, Iroe inlaid with gold. Looks gorgeous. |
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| Reference Number |
TU-10859 |
| Title |
[ Ax & Hatchet ] Aizu Shoami Tsuba
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| Time |
The Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Description |
NBTHK Certificate is attached.
This sword guard is categorized as "Aizu Shoami Tsuba".
Ax and Hatchet are expressed in the Takabori and In-Sukashi. |
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| Title |
[ Child ] |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
"Inhabitant of Edo area, Sakuma Yoshihide" |
| Material |
Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
The maker is famous tsuba craftsman Sakuma Yoshihide who was independent
and never belonged to any tsuba school. |
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| Title |
[ Honeycomb Pattern ] |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Material |
Iron |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
Gorgeous sword guard with gold inlay.
Honeycomb patterned.
Very beautiful tsuba for highest-ranking Samurai. |
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| Title |
[ Peony, Bamboo, Water Plantain ] |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
"Made by Inhabitant of Hagi in Choshu Province, Kawaji" |
| Material |
Iron |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
Made by Kawaji, one of the most famous tsuba craftsmen school in Choshu
Province. |
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| Title |
[ Autumn Flowers ] Mino-Tsuba |
| Time |
The Momoyama or Edo period |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Material |
Shakudo |
| Certificate |
NBTHK Certificate |
| Summary |
Mino-Tsuba for Wakizashi type sword in good condition.
With very fine Nanako and the Iroe inlay with gold and Suaka. |
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| Title |
[ Rosary and Dragon ] |
| Time |
The Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Material |
Tetsu (iron) |
| Certificate |
NTK Certificate |
| Summary |
This tsuba was made by master craftsman at the end part of the Edo period
"Tanaka Kiyotoshi".Very unique sword guard made with Ukashi technique. |
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| Title |
[ Rice-cocking Tools ] |
| Time |
Around 1798 |
| Inscription |
"At the age of 73, Horie Okinari (Monogram)" |
| Material |
Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
This Kozuka was made by the famous craftsman in Edo area "Horie Okinari".
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| Title |
[ Wheels ] Shoami Tsuba |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
"Shoami" |
| Material |
Iron |
| Certificate |
Yes |
| Summary |
Typical Shoami tsuba. Inlaid with gold. |
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| Title |
[ Dragonflies ] the Iwamoto school |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
" Iwamoto Ikkan (Monogram) " |
| Material |
Iron |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
The maker is a collateral of the Iwamoto family. Very sophisticated finish. |
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| Title |
[ Kiku and Ume Flowers ] Higo-Tsuba |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Material |
Iron |
| Certificate |
Yes |
| Summary |
The maker of this tsuba is Shimizu Jingo. Famous tsuba craftsman in Hogo
Province. |
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| Title |
[ Tawara Sukashi ] |
| Time |
During the Edo period (1603 - 1868) |
| Inscription |
No Inscription |
| Material |
Yamagane (coarse copper) |
| Certificate |
No Certificate |
| Summary |
The pattern is rice bale. Finished very well. |
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