Myochin 明珍 NBTHK conch shell - - Tuba - Japan

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Iron tsuba with a conch shell design by Myochin, mid-Edo period (over 200 years old), 55 × 54 × 3.5 mm, 60 g, attributed as Original with NBTHK certificate.

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Description from the seller

This is Myochin made tsuba that design is conch shell

Attached NBTHK certification paper
It says " conch shell design tsuba, no name, but we judge it was made by Myochin craft house, Mokko shape, radical scratch iron base, shade openwork, turn over edge, both hitsu hole(one is gold sekigane)

Heisei 13rd (2001) October 18th

Size : L 55 x W 54 x D 3.5 mm (2.2" x 2.1" x 0.14")
Nakago hole : 25.5 mm
Weight : 60 g (2.1 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 Myochin made tsuba that design is conch shell

Attached NBTHK certification paper
It says " conch shell design tsuba, no name, but we judge it was made by Myochin craft house, Mokko shape, radical scratch iron base, shade openwork, turn over edge, both hitsu hole(one is gold sekigane)

Heisei 13rd (2001) October 18th

Size : L 55 x W 54 x D 3.5 mm (2.2" x 2.1" x 0.14")
Nakago hole : 25.5 mm
Weight : 60 g (2.1 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
Myochin 明珍 NBTHK conch shell
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
60 g
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Height
55 mm
Length
54 mm
Width
3.5 mm
Sold by
JapanVerified
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Objects sold
98.82%
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