Help for tsuba school

[Michel D]

Hello!

 

For your perusal!

A friend of mine owns this tsuba and I am unable to attribute a likely school. I have contemplated:

-Higo for the hitsu ana and the thick mimi that can be found in this school

-Umetada for the thick mimi and the hammering (actually my first choice)

-Aizu Shoami (please, don’t smile because I pronounced the word Shoami :D )

I feel it’s a well done tsuba and like the balance between its strengh and the elegance given by the openings. Unfortunately, I only have the omote side. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

 

Regards