鍔 Tsuba for sale

Tsuba - Kachuchi (甲冑師) NBTHK certified as Hozon (保存). The design is a very old one showing twelve (12) arrows pointing outwards guided by yasurime rays like seen on amida Buddha images. The rim (Mimi) was refined with silver inlays (Nunome) which are rarely seen in these early Tsuba, reflecting light in an attractive way. Made by armorers classified as Kachuchi by NBTHK Tokio in 2023. This Tsuba is a unique reference piece. For sale: ask price

suba - Kō-Kinkō - Battle of Genpai. Made in between the years 1360-1600 in Japan.

Battle scene in deep water. Possibly the „Battle of Genpai" - two samurai warriors with their naginata weapons on driftwood crossing stormy sea waves. The material is called kinkö which is blackened on the surface to become shakudö.

70,3 mm x 67,6 mm x 4,8 mm (3,9 mm) - For Sale: 850,00 €

 Shakudo with fine silver inlays

Motive is called Yatsuhashi. Certified by NBTHK Hozon. 

Item is sold.

Very fine Tsuba with rich details. Silver Mimi ring. A detailled person, maybe a monk sitting in a shelter of blooming Kikumon (Chrysanthenum)

Tsuba - Akasaka (赤坂) Tsuba motive: Suzumushi (鈴虫 Insect cricket) Has probably been made by one of the Akasaka Master of the V-VII Generation. Great patina, nice lovely brownish steel surface. For sale: ask price

Shoami (NBTHK Hozon certificate)

Tsuba Akasaka (赤坂) probably made by one Akasaka Masters around the VII Generation. Motive showing Chrysanthemum Leaves and Blossoms, one is opened and another one is about to bloom. The design is perfectionating the designs of Kikumon of earlier Akasaka works combining it with the temporary art influence. Stilistically well done. 

Item is  sold.

Tsuba - Daishō set by Higō Jingō - made in Japan most probably by the third (3rd) master of the Shimizu Jingō School. Design of Butterfly. A reference item can be seen in the book „Hirata and Shimizu“ of Mr. Ito Mitsuru on page 110. For Sale: 800,00 €

The dimensions are 58.5 mm x 53.5 mm x 3.0 mm (3.5 mm) weight 37.6 g

The Tsuba is relatively small and petite, so safe for a tanto or Wakizashi - has a nice Shakudo fukurin - often also to be found at Muromachi Tsuba. The material is a copper alloy - reminds of Yamagane towards Suaka.