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Title[ Fisherman under the Moon ]
TimeDuring the Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription"Yasuchika"
MaterialShibuichi (alloy of copper and silver)
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryThe motif is a fisherman under the Moon.
He is expressed very elaborately.
There is an inscription "Yasuchika".
Very famous craftsman in Edo area.
He is expressed very elaborately.
There is an inscription "Yasuchika".
Very famous craftsman in Edo area.
Title[ Three Deities of Good Fortune ]
TimeAround 1790 (During the Edo period)
Inscription" Yasuchika "
MaterialShibuichi (alloy of copper and silver)
CertificateNihon Tosogu Bijutsukan
SummaryReal Handiwork by the 4th Tsuchiya Yasuchika. Main tsuba maker school in
Edo area. With certificate
NumberTU-10833
Title[ Family Crests and Algae ]
TimeThe Momoyama period (1573-1603)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialIron
CertificateNBTHK
SummaryThe certificate issued by NBTHK proves that this tsuba was made by Koike Yoshiro,
the founder of the Yoshiro-Shiki Shinchu-Zogan Style Tsuba.
Very precious !
Very precious !
NumberTU-10923
Title[ Loofah ] by 1st Sekibun, Genuine
Time1820 - 1875
Inscription"Sekibun"
MaterialIron
CertificateKantei Club Kanteisho
SummaryThis tsuba is authenticated as Genuine Sekibun by the organization of authority,
Kantei Club.
Precious tsuba.
Precious tsuba.
NumberTU-10481
Title[ Dragon Swimming in Waves ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialYamagane (Coarse Copper)
CertificateNBTHK
SummaryNBTHK Certificate is attached.
This tsuba is categorized as "Kyo-Kanagushi-Tsuba".
Made of Yamagane, Iroe inlaid with gold. Looks gorgeous.
This tsuba is categorized as "Kyo-Kanagushi-Tsuba".
Made of Yamagane, Iroe inlaid with gold. Looks gorgeous.
NumberTU-10859
Title[ Ax & Hatchet ] Aizu Shoami Tsuba
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialIron
CertificateNBTHK
SummaryNBTHK Certificate is attached.
This sword guard is categorized as "Aizu Shoami Tsuba".
Ax and Hatchet are expressed in the Takabori and In-Sukashi.
This sword guard is categorized as "Aizu Shoami Tsuba".
Ax and Hatchet are expressed in the Takabori and In-Sukashi.
NumberTU-10197
Title[ Child ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription"Inhabitant of Edo area, Sakuma Yoshihide"
MaterialShakudo (alloy of copper and gold)
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryThe maker is famous tsuba craftsman Sakuma Yoshihide who was independent
and never belonged to any tsuba school.
NumberTU-10213
Title[ Honeycomb Pattern ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialIron
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryGorgeous sword guard with gold inlay.
Honeycomb patterned.
Very beautiful tsuba for highest-ranking Samurai.
Honeycomb patterned.
Very beautiful tsuba for highest-ranking Samurai.
NumberTU-10516
Title[ Peony, Bamboo, Water Plantain ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription"Made by Inhabitant of Hagi in Choshu Province, Kawaji"
MaterialIron
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryMade by Kawaji, one of the most famous tsuba craftsmen school in Choshu Province.
NumberTU-10555
Title[ Autumn Flowers ] Mino-Tsuba
TimeThe Momoyama or Edo period
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialShakudo (alloy of copper and gold)
CertificateNBTHK Certificate
SummaryMino-Tsuba for Wakizashi type sword in good condition.
With very fine Nanako and the Iroe inlay with gold and Suaka.
With very fine Nanako and the Iroe inlay with gold and Suaka.
NumberTU-10152
Title[ Rosary and Dragon ]
Time1804-1876
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialTetsu (iron)
CertificateNTK Certificate
SummaryThis tsuba was made by master craftsman at the end part of the Edo period
"Tanaka Kiyotoshi".
Very unique sword guard made with Ukashi technique.
Very unique sword guard made with Ukashi technique.
NumberFK-10035
Title[ Rice-cocking Tools ]
TimeAround 1798
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialShakudo (alloy of copper and gold)
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryThis Kozuka was made by the famous craftsman in Edo area "Horie Okinari".
Title[ Wheels ] Shoami Tsuba
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription"Shoami"
MaterialTetsu (iron)
CertificateYes
SummaryTypical Shoami tsuba. Inlaid with gold.
Title[ Dragonflies ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription" Iwamoto Ikkan (Monogram) "
MaterialTetsu (iron)
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryThe maker is a collateral of the Iwamoto family. Very sophisticated finish.
Title[ Kiku and Ume Flowers ] Higo-Tsuba
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialTetsu (iron)
CertificateYes
SummaryThe maker of this tsuba is Shimizu Jingo. Famous tsuba craftsman in Hogo Province.
Title[ Tawara Sukashi ]
TimeThe Edo period (1603 - 1868)
InscriptionNo Inscription
MaterialYamagane (coarse copper)
CertificateNo Certificate
SummaryThe pattern is rice bale. Finished very well.