Description

Title:Signed MASAFUSA Tsuba, Antique Edo Period Iron & Gold Paulownia, Bushu School

Description:This is an authentic antique Japanese tsuba (?), a sword fitting from the late Edo period.
Crafted from iron with gold highlights, this piece features an elegant Paulownia design.
It is signed by the craftsman Masafusa (??), who was active in the Musashi Province and belonged to the Bushu Ito Tradition.
Masafusa was a disciple of Masatsune, the second generation master of the Ito Tradition, making this a fine example of classic NIHONTO metalwork.
The tsuba is presented in a traditional paulownia box for storage.

Specifications:
* Item: Tsuba, Japanese Sword Fitting
* Signature (Mei): Bushu ju MASAFUSA
* Design: Paulownia
* Material: Iron and Gold
* Period: Late Edo
* Region of Origin: Musashi Province, Japan
* Height: 7.5 cm (approx. 2.95 inches)
* Width: 7.6 cm (approx. 2.99 inches)
* Thickness: 0.5 cm (approx. 0.20 inches)
* Weight: 101 g (approx. 3.56 oz)
* Included: Paulownia storage box
* Delivery from Japan

Reserve: $750.00

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Condition

Antique

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Signed MASAFUSA Tsuba, Antique Edo Period Iron & Gold Paulownia, Bushu School

Name: Signed MASAFUSA Tsuba, Antique Edo Period Iron & Gold Paulownia, Bushu School
SKU: 225734947
Price: 360 USD
Availability: InStock