Opinion on Higo Tsuba

[HannesT]

Hello everyone,

 

I would like to ask your opinion about a supposed antique Higo Tsuba (Mumei, late Edo) The motive is quite famous, but it differs from the well-known design "crescent moon“. The condition seems very good. Genuine?

 

This measures about 3 1/8" high, 2 7/8" wide and 1/8" deep, inside 1 1/8" high, 1/4" wide and 1/8" deep

 

 

Any additional information about the maker and year would be very helpful.

 

Thank you

Hannes

[Ford Hallam]

IMO, modern hobby work, not very skilfully made. Mild steel, weak patina and probably only  year or so old.

[b.hennick]

+1

[Martin]

My guts and eyes also say not old, no signs it has ever been mounted. Shape and position of the Kogai and Kozuka Hitsu also look strange to me.

[Ganko]

Modern replica suitable for iaido.

[HannesT]

Thanks gentlemen, you probably saved me money here.