Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Motoyuki NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH70821080
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$9,206.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Matsuba Motoyuki / Hiroga 松葉本行 / 廣賀 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate /NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate

Originally from Bungo Province, he initially signed his works as Yukiharu and later changed it to Yukihira, claiming descent from Yukiyuki. During the Enpō era, he moved to Karatsu, and later came to Edo in Musashi Province, residing in Azabu and Takanawa. He also studied under Tsunahiro in Sagami, and then returned to live in Karatsu. He received the character "Hon" from the Hon'ami family and changed his name to Hon'yuki. In his later years, he was called Bungo Tarō, and because he inscribed the character "Hon" in a manner resembling pine needles, he became widely known as Matsuba Hon'yuki, a highly regarded swordsmith.

The Hiroga school is represented by the master swordsmiths of Hōki Province and split into the Doso-o and Mita families. The Doso-o family crafted swords in Kurayoshi's Kajimachi from the Bunmei era of the Muromachi period through the Edo period, while the Mita family began with Gorōzaemon no Jō Hiroga, a pupil of Sagami's Tsunahiro during the Tenbun era, and continued through several generations into the early Edo period. Both families flourished greatly.

This sword was originally appraised by Dr. Sato Kanzan as a work by Hiroga of the Sue-Koto period, but more recent examination by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai reclassified it as a work by Matsuba Hon'yuki from the mid-Edo period, around the Genroku era. Considering the balance and appearance when held, it is reasonable to view it as a work from the Edo period. The blade, with its itame-hada and nie, undoubtedly follows the traditions of the Sue-Soshu school.

The blade displays sunagashi throughout, with gunome heads resembling flames, and its intricate and vigorous hamon pattern is full of vitality and never tires the eye. This unique piece, acquired from a household in Fukushima Prefecture, is being presented to the market for the first time.

Bare weight: 726 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘（松葉本行 / 廣賀） - Mumei（Matsuba Motoyuki / Hiroga） -
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸一分一厘 / 70.03 cm
Sori 反り  六分三厘 / 1.9 cm
Blade Width 元幅  31.2 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.1 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打23.6 mm 横手位置19.8 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.5 mm 松葉先3.7 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  江戸中期元禄頃 (1688～)The middle period of Edo era（17th Century）
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate), 特別貴重刀剣認定書(NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  昭和48年5月22日 福島県登録Registered on May 22, 1973, in Fukushima Prefecture
Included 附属 - 素銅地銀着はばき (Plain copper habaki with silver plating)
- 佐藤寒山鞘書白鞘 (Shirasaya Case with Sato Kanzan inscription)

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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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