{"id":9147,"date":"2020-07-21T12:25:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T03:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=9147"},"modified":"2021-08-09T17:05:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T08:05:55","slug":"antique-tsuba-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificatet-216","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-tsuba-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificatet-216\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon<\/strong><\/span> Certificate (T-216)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Ujigawa Senjin Sukashi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0An Iron Tsuba circle shape with two holes<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Mogarashi Nyudo Soten is the son of the first Soten, a famous metal artist in the middle of the Edo period. He was excellent at the same type of engraving technique with his father. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Ujigawa battle happened in 1184. This battle is the fight between Kiso Yoshinaka side and Minamoto no Yoritomo side (mainly, Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Minamoto no Noriyori). Yoritomo commanded Yoshitsune to defeat Yoshinaka, and they fought at the Uji River. There is a famous episode which is called Ujigawa Senjin battle. This fight is the motif of this Tsuba.<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Two Samurai, Sasaki Takatsuna, and Kajiwara Keiki were Yoshitsune\u2019s subordinates, so they worked for the Minamoto side. Yoritomo gave them excellent cavalry charges. They were making desperate efforts to distinguish themselves in the war. They tried to cross the Uji river first of all. While they were running, Takatsuna told Keiki that his horse\u2019s belt was coming loose. Keiki was surprised and took the time to check it. However, it was a lie to outwit Keiki. Takatsuna beat Keiki, and eventually, Takatsuna succeeded in charging at the enemy first. They attacked dauntlessly to contribute to Yoshitsune\u2019s victory. This competition to be first was named Ujigawa Senjin battle.<\/span>
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\n\u00a0This Tsuba\u2019s gold inlay is extraordinal. Decorations of armors, pine trees, and even horses\u2019 manes are inlaid elaborately. Please strain your eyes into details. You would enjoy his incredible technique.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Tsuba is recognized by The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, which is known as NBTHK.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Tsuba?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Tsuba is the hand-guard of the Japanese sword. High-class Samurai wore his katana sword with its beautiful sword mountings such as Tsuba. Tsuba’s front design tends to be more decorative as this part was often seen by other Samurais when he was walking on the streets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it that the sword mounting was important for Samurai?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The sword mountings of the Japanese sword have many kinds of decorations such as handguards (Tsuba), sword hilt (Menuki), pommel (Fuchi Kashira). The sword mountings of the Japanese sword have many kinds of decorations such as handguards (Tsuba), sword hilt (Menuki), pommel (Fuchi Kashira). The Japanese sword worked as a weapon and as an object to show who he was. For example, it shows their personalities and beliefs. You could say that it is like decorations for smartphones today. We recommend you zoom in on the pictures of the sword fittings. When you do so, you can see the skill of Japanese metal engraving techniques. They are mainly made of iron and copper with inlays of gold, silver, and bronze. When it comes to handguard (Tsuba), each one has a different outline and weight. These sword fittings that have lived with Japanese swords of the same age might be worth as much as the Japanese swords. They are inconspicuous parts of the Japanese sword. Nevertheless, if you are knowledgeable or particular about it, you will become a connoisseur of the Samurai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAbout us<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, original Japanese sword mounting, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Payment method<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe (Credit card) or Paypal. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You can either pay in Japanese Yen or US Dollars. The price is decided in Japanese Yen. The price in US dollar is calculated automatically based on an exchange rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shipping Duration<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. We will use DHL instead for those who ordered from USA or Australia as EMS temporarily stops shipping to these countries due to COVID-19. We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by either EMS or DHL. (USA, Australia only)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We will inform you of the order\u2019s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be delays in shipping. If you like to know the detail about shipping, please feel free to ask us.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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How to make sure the condition<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of Tsuba and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to appreciate Tsuba<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Although Tsuba is a small component of Japanese sword mountings, we would say it is one of the most conspicuous parts. Also, unlike the blade itself, Tsuba has a low risk of handling. Furthermore, it does not require a large space for storage. Thus, Tsuba is relatively easy to collect. Here we would like to propose a few ways to enrich your Tsuba experience after purchasing your favorite Tsuba.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Inspection<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Inspect and feel the artistry of Tsuba. You will be amazed by the maker’s work quality to make it look a great work.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Find the right place to display<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Tsuba would look great when displayed in the best way. Find the best place in your house, your office, or anywhere you like, so that Tsuba would be appreciated as much as you like.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Learn the details<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Tsuba reflects quite a lot of detailed features of its maker. Sometimes you can find the maker’s signature on Tsuba. Tsuba makers tried adding elaborate artistry to Tsuba. Many techniques were invented to achieve this goal, such as openworks, engravings, and gold\/silver inlays. There were many schools that trained Tsuba creators, and each of them has different characteristics. You would enjoy knowing these differences and find your beloved style.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is included<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0This item will be packed in a wooden display box.\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0You will also receive the certificate (original) with this Tsuba.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Would you like see some more Tsuba for sale? Please check the link below. We hope you can find your favorite Tsuba.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product-category\/decorations\/tsuba\/<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Delivery Time<\/strong><\/span>: 5 – 14 DAYS<\/span>
\n*Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certificate: NBTHK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Ujigawa Senjin Sukashi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Signature: \u85fb\u67c4\u5b50 \u5165\u9053\u5b97\u5178 (Mogarashi Nyudo Soten)<\/span>
\nAge: middle of Edo period (1681-1780) <\/span>
\nMaterial: Iron<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size<\/span><\/td>\nThickness<\/span><\/td>\nNakagoana<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.0cm\u00d78.9cm<\/td>\n0.4cm<\/td>\n2.7cm\u00d70.8cm<\/td>\n148g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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