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

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Tomomitsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH71677080
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$7,428.00 AUD
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Description

Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Tomomitsu 友光 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

The mokume hada is well-forged, with a prominent grain and a subtle utsuri. The hamon is bright and clear, with a moist appearance, featuring kinsuji and small ashi. The boshi is straight on both sides, ending in a short, flame-like kaen style with nie lines biting into the blade.

The blade has been significantly shortened (suriage) and was originally an orikaeshi-mei (folded signature), but further shortening has removed the folded part, leaving the signature at the tang (nakago) resembling a gaku-mei (framed signature). There are four nicks on the back ridge (mune).

The appraisal by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai indicates that the smith is unknown (kuni fumei) and dates it broadly to the Muromachi period. However, in my opinion, it is from the early to mid-Muromachi period. The fact that it was preserved with an orikaeshi-mei to retain the signature suggests it was highly valued over time.

Bare weight: 597 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  友光 - Tomomitsu -
Blade Length 刀長  二尺一寸七分二厘 / 65.8 cm
Sori 反り  二分七厘 / 0.82 cm
Blade Width 元幅  28.8 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  5.8 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打23.9 mm 横手位置20.5 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.0 mm 松葉位置3.6 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  室町Muromachi era (14th to 16th century)
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成9年6月10日 大阪府登録Registered on June 10, 1997, in Osaka Prefecture
Included 附属 - 素銅はばき (Copper habaki)
- 白鞘 (Shirasaya Case)

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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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