Elegant Craftmanship Tsuba Umetada Shigeyoshi NBTHK Hozon

Elegant Craftsmanship Tsuba – Umetada Shigeyoshi (NBTHK Hozon Papered)

Description
A fine Edo-period iron tsuba signed by Umetada Shigeyoshi, resident of Nishijin, Yamashiro Province.
The design features an elegant diamond branch with plum blossoms, showcasing the refined workmanship for which the Umetada school is celebrated. The iron surface reflects light subtly, giving a white appearance in photographs, though in hand it reveals the deep, rich texture of well-forged iron.

This piece is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box and has been certified with NBTHK Hozon papers, attesting to its authenticity and historical importance.

Details

• Artist: Umetada Shigeyoshi

• School: Umetada

• Provenance: Nishijin, Yamashiro Province

• Period: Edo

• Material: Iron

• Dimensions: 8.37 cm x 7.83 cm

• Thickness: 0.40 cm

• Weight: 160.8 g

• Signature: 「山城西陣住埋忠重義」 (Umetada Shigeyoshi, resident of Nishijin, Yamashiro Province)

• Condition: Good; natural aging consistent with period

• Certificate: NBTHK Hozon

Notes
An excellent and dignified example of Umetada craftsmanship, combining elegance and strength. Highly collectible and a valuable addition to any serious collection of Japanese sword fittings.