Ordering Number: F24141
Tsuba:(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei(unsigned)(Ko-Tosho 古刀匠)
Dimensions: 8.5cm x 8.5cm(3.3in x 3.3in)
Thickness of rim: 0.3cm(0.1in)
Weight: 133g
Era: the Muromachi period
Features: Round-shaped iron tsuba with yasurime.
It is said that Tosho(刀匠, swordsmith) tsuba were originally made by swordsmiths to match the swords they made. Among these, those made before the Muromachi period are called Ko(old)-tosho tsuba.
In Kiri box
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper