Edo Period Rare 9.85cm Signed Goto Tsuba

A large Edo Period iron Tsuba, signed by Gotō (Gotō-shi San’i Shitan), featuring an openwork wood sorrel crest design (Katabami sukashi). Accompanied by a certificate of appraisal from the Nihon Tōsōgu Kenkyūkai.

• Period: Late Edo period

• Design: Wood sorrel openwork (Katabami sukashi)

• Signature (Mei): 後藤氏 實以指鐔 (Gotō-shi San’i Shitan) — “Tsuba made by San’i of the Gotō clan” / “Tsuba designated by San’i of the Gotō clan”

• Material: Iron 

• Size: 98.5 mm × 98.5 mm × 5 mm (Edge thickness: 4.5 mm)

• Certificate: Included (Nihon Tōsōgu Kenkyūkai No. 226199)

Certificate Commentary Translation:

“A Tsuba by the Gotō clan. Although unlisted in standard signature registries (Meikan-mobre), this is a piece similar to those crafted around the Tenpō era. It was mounted on a large-sized sword (Nagasa). A very rare piece.”