Skilled Grade Tsuba – Minamoto Shiro Noriyoshi

NBTHK Hozon Certified | Edo Period | Geishu Hoan School

Description

An exceptionally rare iron tsuba signed Minamoto Shiro Noriyoshi (源四郎憲吉), a distinguished craftsman of the Geishu Hoan school. Very few authenticated works by this maker are known, making this piece highly sought after among advanced collectors of Japanese sword fittings.

The tsuba exhibits the thick iron quality and delicate openwork (sukashi) characteristic of the school’s finest work. The pointed mimi (rim/ears) and refined negative space design reflect the artistry and precision of Noriyoshi’s hand. Its elegant balance and preservation highlight it as a masterpiece of Edo-period sword furniture.

Accompanied by an NBTHK Hozon Certificate, this tsuba is authenticated as a preserved and important sword fitting, ensuring its place as a true collector’s item.

Features

• Artist: Minamoto Shiro Noriyoshi (源四郎憲吉)

• School: Geishu Hoan

• Period: Edo Period

• Material: Iron (with paulownia storage box)

• Technique: Skilled sukashi (openwork)

• Certification: NBTHK Hozon – Preservation Sword Fittings

Specifications

• Dimensions: 8.14 cm × 7.75 cm × 0.38 cm

• Weight: 120 g

• Inscription: (Gen) Shiro Noriyoshi

• Condition: Very good, with fine preserved patina

Highlights

✅ Rare signed example – very few inscribed works by Noriyoshi exist
✅ Masterpiece of the Geishu Hoan school
✅ Certified by NBTHK with Hozon papers
✅ Ideal addition for advanced collectors and connoisseurs

 Comes with paulownia storage box
 Includes NBTHK Hozon Certificate