AF20331 Tsuba: Mumei(Unsigned)(Kacchushi )

Ordering Number: AF20331

Tsuba: (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Signature:Mumei(Unsigned)(Kacchushi 甲冑師)

Dimensions: 8.09cm x 8.05cm (3.19in x 3.17in)
Thickness of center: 0.33cm (0.13in)
Weight: 85g

Period: Edo period

Description:
An iron sukashi tsuba featuring the Kuyō-mon.
Katchūshi tsuba are traditionally said to have been made by armorers, although their actual makers are uncertain. The term generally refers to round tsuba made of well-forged, relatively thin iron plate with openwork designs.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper