T-105 Norisuke Wave Tsuba

Rare Signed Famous Owari Tsuba Maker

Signed tsuba by one of the most famous tsuba makers from the Owari area. Norisuke is one of the most well known tsuba makers from Owari. Signed pieces of the Shodai (1st generation) are rare as many of his tsuba were faked to makers such as Nobuiye and Yamakichibei. The quality and workmanship of his iron was so convincingly good, even many tsuba experts had trouble telling the difference between a real Nobuiye and one made by Norisuke. Norisuke also copied Yagyu and a few other famous iron makers. This tsuba has a very nice fresh design that was probably thought out by Norisuke incorporating ideas from Yagyu and the Higo style. Well worked iron with fine detailed carving for the waves. In very good condition, signed by Norisuke the 1st. Gold plug in kogai hitsu.

1800’s

Bifu Ju Norisuke saku

100% guaranteed to pass NBTHK Hozon shinsa if sent through us from up to one year of purchase date.

 76.3mm x 70.8mm 

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