Skilled Grade Tsuba Minamoto Shiro Noriyoshi NBTHK Hozon. Rare tsuba with the signature "Minamoto Shiro Noriyoshi" inscribed on it, of which there are few in existence! Preserved sword fittings  masterpiece tsuba that the Geishu Hoan school is proud of! This is a masterpiece by Genshiro Noriyoshi, a proud member of the Geishu Hoan school, with a thick iron taste and delicate openwork . There are few existing inscribed pieces, making this a very rare item. The ears are pointed and the openwork is beautifully done. This is a rare stunning piece, so please take this opportunity to ad for your collection. Iron  high quality Skilled openwork technique. Certificate of preservation sword fittings included Dimensions  8.14cm x 7.75cm x 0.38cm thickness of the cutting blade base Weight   120.0 grams Period    Edo period Material  Iron base, paulownia box included Inscription (Gen) Shiro Noriyoshi Condition    very good