Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanetaka NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH127944071
Price:
$10,754.00 AUD
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Description

Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Kanetaka 金高 NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate 

This is a large suriage mumei sword, attributed to 美濃金高 (Mino Kanetaka) from the Eiroku period of the late Muromachi era. The sword's broad width, thick kasane, and extended kissaki give it a dignified appearance reminiscent of the grand suriage works of the Nanbokucho period.

At the base, there are carvings of a kusa kurikara-ryu dragon entwined with a sword and bonji, likely as a prayer for victory in battle. This indicates that it was used by a warrior. Despite its imposing appearance, the sword has a balanced feel, with the center of gravity from the hand to the middle, making it easy to handle.

The steel is well-forged with a mixture of ko-itame and mokume, tightly packed. The hamon is mainly gunome-midare, with gunome-choji and pointed elements, ashi, and various changes along the edge, including kinsuji and fine sunagashi. The boshi is chaotic on both sides with a rounded return.

There are some small rust spots that appear white in places, but the blade can still be appreciated in its current state. We offer this at a price considering the cost of polishing, so please request polishing services from our shop. 

The tsuba included with the koshirae is signed 若芝 (Wakashiba) and features intricate 3D designs of Azumaya and a bridge pier. The fuchi-gashira has a design of monkeys playing with a rope on polished shakudo, and the menuki depict hollyhocks and plums. The tsuka is wrapped with elegant and well-crafted astringent blue snake belly wrapping. The habaki has the Tosa Kashiwa crest of the Yamauchi family, the daimyo of Kochi, engraved only on the omote side, indicating its prestigious provenance.

Bare weight: 803 grams.
Weight with koshirae and without saya: 1,124 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘（金高） - Mumei (Kanetaka)
Blade Length 刀長  二尺二寸七分五厘強 / 68.96 cm
Sori 反り  六分九厘強 / 2.11 cm
Blade Width 元幅  33.45 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.7 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打28.1 mm 横手位置26.1 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打6.1 mm 松葉位置4.9 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  4個（3個埋）
Age 時代  室町後期永禄頃（1558～） - The latter period of Muromachi era - 16th century
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成28年11月8日 (November 8, 2016) 高知県登録 (Kochi Prefecture Registration)
Included 附属 素銅地金着はばき (Copper habaki with gold plating)
黒蝋塗鞘打刀拵 (Kuro-roi nuri saya uchigatana koshirae / Black lacquered scabbard with fittings)

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The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (日本美術刀剣保存協会), also known as the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, is one of the most respected organizations for Japanese sword certification. The NBTHK conducted a meticulous evaluation of this blade and determined that it possesses historical and artistic significance worthy of preservation. The purchaser will receive this original certificate.

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