The above kanji are done in a style of Archaic Chinese Seal Script
of the Eastern Zhou to Qin dynasty period. This style appeared very early
in the development of Chinese writing, as far back in the
Shang dynasty oracle bone script.

Unknown Kakihan (kao) of Kunitomo tsubaco

NBTHK Hozon attribution to Shonai Shoami.

Fabulous Tsuba by Shonai Shoami Tsubaco.
Believed made by Kunitomo gunsmith working in Kyoto Shoami school style.
See Haynes H 03669.0
Late Muromachi to beginning Edo period.
Displays influence from Yamashiro Kyoto ju.
Kin nunome zogan in a well-forged tetsu ji tsuba. This could be imbedded type of true zogan.
Nadegaku-gata shape. Rounded corners. Kaku mimi (rim).
6.8cm x 6.1cm x 0.4cm.

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