Sword Fitting

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Kunihiro Signature:国廣(Kunihiro) Age:EDO period, Bakuatsu(1853-1868) Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba sloping four corners shape with KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. Its creator’s signature is engraved between Nakago hole and KOUGAI hole. His name is Kunihiro. He was also famous as a sword smith. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 6.8cm×6.9cm 0.5cm 2.7cm×0.6cm 150g   T000152  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Kamakura-style, Nature View Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba irregular shape(Henkei Tsuba) with a KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. A mountain, a river and a tree with nuts are engraved. Kamakura-style was established based on “Kamakura Bori”, which is a type of sculpture technique. It wasn’t named Kamakura Tsuba because of any place name(Kamakura city), neither period name(Kamakura period). Kamakura-style often designs plants(chrysanthemums or arabesque), towers or bridges by using Kamakura Bori technique. Lots of Kamakura Tsuba were made for actual fighting during the warring period. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 7.2cm×7.2cm 0.4cm 3.0cm×0.8cm 90g   T000151  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Nanban-style, Amaryu Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba circle shape with KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. Its edge is decorated with geometric pattern which is called “Naruto” pattern, it represents thunders. It originally comes from China, people were awed by the threat of nature. It’s said that this design might work as a charm. Two “Amaryu” are engraved and inlaid with gold and silver. It’s a kind of dragon, mythical animal which looks like a lizard. The original meaning of Nanban Tsuba was a Europian saber guard. Nanban-style is basically circle shape or Mokkou shape. Dragons, foreign letters or arabesque designs…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Shoami-style, Spirals Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba circle shape with spiral designs by the openwork. This pattern has been being used as a symbol of an eternity or power. Shoami school worked for Ashikaga Shogunate family as smiths. Mainly, they have two styles. The first pattern is circle shaped iron Tsuba with openwork, and another type is with gold or silver inlaying. They’re typically good at “Nunome Zougan”, it’s a kind of inlay technique. Stripes which is similar to textile design is put on the metal and gold or silver leaf cut into these dents. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Nanban-style, Dragons and Spirals Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period, Bakumatsu(1853-1868) Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba circle shape with KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. Dragons and spiral designs are engraved and inlaid with gold. Nanban Tsuba is basically circle shape or Mokkou shape. Dragons, foreign letters or arabesque designs are often engraved and inlaid with gold or silver on the thin iron.  Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 6.5cm×6.3cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×0.9cm 90g   T000146  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Henkei Tsuba Signature:SIGNED but unclear Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba irregular shape(Henkei) with KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. Its shape looks like clouds. KODUKA and KOUGAI holes are coverd with iron. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 7.3cm×6.9cm 0.5cm 2.6cm×0.9cm 180g   T000145  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Full Bloom Chrysanthemum Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period, Bakumatsu(1853-1868) Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba Mokkou shape with a KODUKA hole. Lots of small chrysanthemums are engraved on both sides. This kind of pattern is called “Kikuka Chirashi” in Japanese. This flower pattern is one of the most popular designs among Japanese people. As its petals form radially, it’s linked to the Sun. Chrysanthemum represents the eternal youth, the longevity or good health. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 6.8cm×6.8cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 90g   T000144  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Amida Yasuri Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period, Bakumatsu(1853-1868) Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba circle shape with KODUKA and KOUGAI holes. Many fine lines are radially engraved on both sides, it represents back lights of Amitabha Tathagata, this technique is called “Amida Yasuri” in Japanese. This pattern seems to be simple at first glance, but actually it’s an exquisite technique. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 7.5cm×7.4cm 0.4cm 3.1cm×0.8cm 144g   T000143  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Choshu-style, Farmer’s House Signature:中兵衛(Nakabei) Age:EDO period, Bakumatsu(1853-1868) Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba circle shape with a KODUKA hole. Two small birds flying around the house are engraved. The Choshu domain encouraged to produce Tsuba to export it to other domains. Many Tsuba creators of Shoami school were also invited and they’re involved in its production. Choshu school interacted with Edo Itou school after the middle of Edo period. Choshu school was inspired by them therefore Choshu Tsuba has something in common with Edo Itou Tsuba. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 6.8cm×6.8cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm 104g   T000142  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Lattice Window Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba somewhat irregular circle shape. Broken grid patterns are engraved by openwork.  Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 8.6cm×8.3cm 0.5cm 2.8cm×1.0cm 125g   T000140  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Shoami-style, Flower Shape Family Crest Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Iron An Iron Tsuba Mokkou shape with a KODUKA hole. A flower shape famiy crest is engraved by the openwork. Shoami school worked as smiths for Ashikaga Shogunate family. Mainly, they have two styles. The first pattern is circle shaped iron Tsuba with openwork, and another type is with gold or silver inlaying. They’re typically good at “Nunome Zougan”, it’s a kind of inlay technique. Stripes which is similar to textile design is put on the metal and gold or silver leaf cut into these dents. Size Thickness Nakagoana Weight 7.5cm×7.5cm 0.3cm 2.6cm×0.8cm…

Certificate: NTHK Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Umetada-style, peony flowers Signature:NO SIGNED Age:middle of EDO period(1681-1780) Material: Iron Iron Tsuba set circle shape with a KODUKA hole for each. Same family crest is engraved by the openwork, and inlaid with gold. This type of pattern is called “Kamon Dukushi” in Japanese. Umetada school was famous for metalworking and sword smiths in Kyoto. The first of Umetada school was Myouju Umetada, hsi father and he worked for Asikaga Shogunate family. Shogun means the top of Samurai who ruled the entire Japan. This Tsuba is recognized by NTHK certificate. Exceptionally, this item is the set of two different sizes of…