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

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Sue Bizen NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH72621080
Price:
$9,508.00 AUD
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In stock

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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Sue Bizen 末備前 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

Among the swords known as Sue-Bizen from the late Muromachi period, there are many works signed with the name Sukesada, with notable smiths such as Yosaemonjo, Genbei no Jo, and Hikobei no Jo. During the Sengoku period, when there was a high demand for swords, many Bizen swords were forged for various battles. In the sword world, there is a derogatory habit of referring to Sue-Bizen swords without personal names as "mass-produced" and of lower quality. However, it should be noted that these were not crudely mass-produced. Many unsigned works are of surprisingly high quality, and some are so well made that they can be attributed to specific smiths.

This sword has been significantly shortened and is now unsigned, but the quality of the forging and tempering suggests it was originally signed. The well-forged mokume hada shows a prominent grain, with a hamon that includes both gunome and choji patterns. The high yakidashi extends above the shinogi, with frequent ashi and yo, and sunagashi running through the blade. The slightly extended kissaki gives it a sharp appearance, while the elegant forging typical of Sue-Bizen can be enjoyed. When purchased by our shop, it was covered in light rust, but has since undergone high-quality polishing for artistic appreciation, including traditional sashikomi polishing to highlight the gunome and choji patterns.

The accompanying Type 98 military sword koshirae has a few minor dents in the scabbard but is in good preservation condition, adding value as a military artifact. The serial number on the fittings shows a different stamp only on the tsuba (213), but there is no play in the tsuba. The slightly tilted hole in the seppa and the tsuba's nakago-ana match perfectly, suggesting it is original from the time of manufacture rather than a later restoration. This freshly polished Sue-Bizen sword would be a valuable addition to any collection.

Bare weight: 616 grams. Weight with koshirae: 941 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘（末備前） - Mumei（Sue Bizen）
Blade Length 刀長  二尺一寸七分 / 65.76 cm
Sori 反り  七分 / 2.12 cm
Blade Width 元幅  30.8 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.3 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打23.0 mm 横手位置21.0 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打4.9 mm 松葉先4.1 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  室町後期The latter period of Muromachi era (16th Century)
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  昭和53年6月14日 東京都登録Registered on June 14, 1978, in Tokyo Prefecture
Included 附属 - 素銅地銀鍍金二重はばき (Plain copper habaki with double silver plating)
- 陸軍九八式軍刀拵 (Type 98 Army sword koshirae)

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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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