Tsuba

[J. M. C.]

Tsuba types and makers have always been a difficult area for me.

Is there anyway to identify the maker of this Tsuba and the approximate date?

Thanks for any help in advance.

[J. M. C.]

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[J. M. C.]

My best guess is mid Edo period. I was hoping maybe someone would recognize the maker.

[kuroda]

Nice Edo tsuba!
Without a signature it will be almost impossible to find the maker.
Keep me in mind if you decide to part with it please

[Bob Coleman]

My thoughts are Late Edo and a factory made piece. This is not the work of an individual artisan.

[J. M. C.]

Thanks Guys! I'll try to get some pictures of the rest of the sword next week in natural light.

It's an unsigned sword in ratty condition.

[J. M. C.]

Here are the pictures of the rest of the sword. It is a mess but I bought it because the Tsuba was nice.

[J. M. C.]

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