A Nishigaki School Tsuba
Edo period (18th century), signed Nishigaki Kampyo saku
Oval iron sukashi tsuba slightly dished to the edge and pierced with birds in flight in ji-sukashi above and below the seppa-dai; hitsu-ana slightly modified
3in. (7.6cm.) long
With Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 432382 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1996.8.9
A Nishigaki School Tsuba
Edo period (18th century), signed Nishigaki Kampyo saku
Oval iron sukashi tsuba slightly dished to the edge and pierced with birds in flight in ji-sukashi above and below the seppa-dai; hitsu-ana slightly modified
3in. (7.6cm.) long
With Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 432382 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1996.8.9
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