Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Matsuyama ju Muneyoshi NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN CERTIFICATE

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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Matsuyama ju Muneyoshi 松山住宗吉造之 NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN CERTIFICATE

宗吉 is a swordsmith from 伊予国松山 who worked from the 慶應 to the early 明治 periods. Due to the impact of the 廃刀令 and other historical changes, existing works are extremely rare and precious.

This sword has an ideal blade length and a well-proportioned width difference from the base to the tip, presenting a strong appearance with an elongated kissaki. The jigane is well-forged with fine itame-hada, tight and covered with ji-nie, with some areas showing a standing texture and entering chikei. The hamon displays a wavy pattern with gunome and gunome-choji, mixed with choji-ha, ashi, and yo, ending in a rounded boshi with no notable forging flaws, showcasing 宗吉's skill. The attached suaka-habaki originally had gold or silver plating, which has worn off over time, revealing the copper base.

Even in its current state, the sword is suitable for appreciation. However, due to its excellent craftsmanship, those with the means should consider having it re-polished for preservation. It fits into ready-made saya, making it possible to produce koshirae at a low cost.

Bare blade weight: 842 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  松山住宗吉造之 慶應二年八月日 Matsuyama ju Muneyoshi -
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸六厘九毛弱 / 69.9 cm
Sori 反り  四分八厘八毛弱 / 1.48 cm
Blade Width 元幅  31.3 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.5 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打26.3 mm  横手位置23.6 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.6 mm  松葉位置5.5 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  江戸末期慶應二年(1866)The last years of Edo era (19th Century)
Certificate 鑑定書  特別保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN CERTIFICATE)
Registration 登録  昭和37年10月26日 愛媛県登録 Registered on October 26, 1962, in Ehime Prefecture
Included 附属 素銅はばき (Plain 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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