Hozon Tosogu Kanteisho issued by NBTHK on April 19 of 2007
Description
A certificate issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai) is attached.
According to the certificate, this tsuba is made of iron.
Hammer pattern is made intentionally on both sides (=Tsuchime-ji).
The shape of this tsuba is called "Sumikiri-kaku-gata".
The hatchet (Ono) is expressed in high-relief carving (=Takabori).
The ax (Nata) is expressed in the "In-Sukashi" openwork.
The rim part is outlined in the "Uchikaeshi" method.
This tsuba is categorized as "Aizu-Shoami Tsuba".
The color of this tsuba is tasteful as it is forged very well.
Rather large tsuba.
Price
Sold, Thank you.
Features
This tsuba is made of iron.
Hammer pattern is made intentionally on both sides.