Edo Period Antique Japanese Tsuba – “Kasugayama Sukashi”
Signed: Umetada

An elegant Edo period iron tsuba featuring the classic Kasugayama sukashi openwork design.
Round iron plate (maru-gata) with carved ground openwork (niku-bori ji-sukashi).
A refined and well-balanced composition typical of Umetada workmanship.

This piece comes with an original lacquer storage box and is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Kicho (Special Precious) Certificate issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK).

A fine collectible example of Edo period sword fittings.

Condition

There are minor age-appropriate surface marks and light wear.
No major damage is observed.
Overall in very good condition for its age.

Measurements

• Width: 77 × 74 mm
• Rim thickness: 3 mm
• Nakago-ana: 29.2 × 8 mm

Weight

• 81.7 g