19 C. SUPERB AIZU SHOAMI MASAMITSU TSUBA NBTHK - Japanese Samurai Sword Menuki

Description

Large photos below under the description
Outstanding Aizu Shoami Tsuba by Masamitsu !
Quality
& condition
premium
!
A superb large & very attractive beautiful
fine-iron Tsuba
School :
Aizu Shoami
Paper
/
certificate :
NBTHK Hozon to Aizu Shoami Masamitsu
Katana sized  8.5 cm
or
3-3/8"
Motid design :
Ume
or
Plum-Tree
Jidai (era) :
late Edo period
19th century
Material :
well forged great fine-
iron with A well
executed
& very elegant motif
design
composition
in to the space of a striking blooming Plum-Tree.
Deep & high raised carving motif mix with A
rich & deep dark chocolate brown patina
with gold & black shakudo inlay's
/
overlay,
& in A beautiful stunning & outstanding condition
.
The patina & inlays are intact perfect with no
loss
!
Sizes :
3-3/8"
x
3-3/16"
or
8.5 cm
x
8.05 cm
Beautiful dish
shaped
thinner
at center & thicker at the edge
Thickness :
3.1 mm thick at seppa-dai
/
center& 4.9 mm thick at mimi-edge
Condition :
beautiful great color
/
patina & in A very good stunning striking
condition
with no damage of any kind !
Tsuba is truly in A stunning minty condition !
Any other question please ask, my description is honest & very accurate,
perfectly as described & exactly as shown in the pictures below, enjoy in the auction.
Terms & condition of the deal :
T
he high bidder is required to confirm their winning bid(s) within 24 hours
&
make full payment within 2 days.
Shipping & handling
USA buyer(s) via priority mail & fully insured
International buyer(s) via EMS/express mail & fully insured
Come in a dark blue box with cover