Owari-Zukashi-Tsuba

Reference Number	TU-10978
Title	[ Owari Tsuba ] Japanese Oak Leaves, with NBTHK Kanteisho
Time	At the early part of the Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription	No Inscription
L x W x H	7.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm
Nakago Hole	2.8 x 0.8 cm
Weight	110 g
Material	iron
Box	Wooden Box
Certificate	Yes, Issued by NBTHK on Nov 18 of 1972
Description	There is a certificate (Kanteisho) issued by Nohon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK) on November 18 of 1972. According to the Kanteisho, this tsuba is categorized as "Owari-Zukashi-Tsuba". The best two of openworked tsuba are Owari-Zukashi-Tsuba and Kyo-Zukashi-Tsuba. Tsuba lovers covet to have Owari-Tsuba. For this item, it is slightly rusty. Although, the color of this tsuba is tasteful as it is forged very well. Japanese oak leaves are expressed in openwork (Sukashi) and carving (Nikubori). Both the Kozuka-Bitsu & Kogai-Bitsu Holes are filled in with Shakudo plates. This is precious tsuba in good condition.
Price	USD 699

Features
	This tsuba is made from well tempered iron plate.
	Its shape is round.
	Japanese oak leaves are expressed in carving.
	Japanese oak leaves are also expressed in openwork.