swordsmith mon openwork NBTHK - - Tuba - Japan

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Original Japanese iron tsuba with a circle mon openwork design from the Mid Edo period, over 200 years old, 69 x 69 x 2.5 mm, weight 87 g, Nakago hole 25 mm, very good antique condition, model swordsmith mon openwork NBTHK, includes NBTHK certification paper and box, not sold with stand, no extras.

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Description from the seller

This is openwork tsuba that design is mon (emblem)

Attached NBTHK certification paper
It says " mon openwork design tsuba, no name, but we judge it was made by swordsmith, circle shape, iron hammered base, shadow openwork, circle edge."

Reiwa 6th (2024) December 20th

Size : L 69 x W 69 x D 2.5 mm (2.7" x 2.7" x 0.1")
Nakago hole : 25 mm
Weight : 87 g (3.1 oz.)
Condition : Very good antique condition as you can see the pictures for the year
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
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This is openwork tsuba that design is mon (emblem)

Attached NBTHK certification paper
It says " mon openwork design tsuba, no name, but we judge it was made by swordsmith, circle shape, iron hammered base, shadow openwork, circle edge."

Reiwa 6th (2024) December 20th

Size : L 69 x W 69 x D 2.5 mm (2.7" x 2.7" x 0.1")
Nakago hole : 25 mm
Weight : 87 g (3.1 oz.)
Condition : Very good antique condition as you can see the pictures for the year
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
I try my best to describe items accurately, but it is still my opinion
and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid.

International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Model
swordsmith mon openwork NBTHK
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Mid Edo period
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Weight
87 g
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Height
69 mm
Length
69 mm
Width
2.5 mm
Sold by
JapanVerified
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Objects sold
98.81%
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