Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Yoshiie NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH142719072
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$8,886.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Yoshiie 吉家 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

Consulting the sword register, the name 吉家 (Yoshii) can be seen in the 加賀国 (Kaga Province) around the 天文 (Tenbun) period in the latter part of the 室町時代 (Muromachi era). Although not many works are attributed to this name, and detailed records are scarce.

This sword exhibits a combination of tachi and katana style, with a curvature beginning above the waist, known as saki-zori. The overall appearance exudes elegance. The steel features a well-forged mokume hada with ji-nie and some utsuri. The hamon is a tight suguha, with a soft nioiguchi near the base, transitioning to a tighter nioiguchi towards the tip. The blade showcases fine activities extending from the edge into the ji, including kinsuji and sunagashi. The boshi is straight with a rounded return on both sides.

The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK) has attributed this sword to the Den Kashu school, and based on their judgment, the period is described accordingly. However, from my perspective, it seems possible that the sword might be from an earlier period.

The accompanying koshirae is adorned with intricate details, featuring a black ishime finish with thin black lacquered hirumaki wrapping and raindrop patterns. The fittings, made of shakudo, are embellished with fine nanako work and designs of chrysanthemums and other flowers. The fuchi-kashira are finely detailed with nanako and gold inlay of sayagata patterns. The menuki are exquisite gold pieces depicting plum blossoms, armor sleeves, and arrows. The koshirae alone is a noteworthy piece.

When unsheathed, the sword feels well-balanced with the center of gravity towards the hand, making it feel exceptionally light. The handle shows no looseness, though the sword is intended purely for artistic appreciation rather than iai or practical use. It is a piece to be cherished for its aesthetic value.

The sword was initially registered in Showa 26 (1951) as a daimyo-registered sword with a young registration number of 1096. Although it was re-registered in Heisei 26 (2014) without a specific prefecture noted on the old certificate, its provenance speaks volumes about its quality.

Bare weight: 613 grams.
Weight with koshirae and without saya: 882 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  吉家（伝加州） - Yoshiie (Den Kashu)
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸六分二厘弱 / 71.58 cm
Sori 反り  七分二厘九毛弱 / 2.21 cm
Blade Width 元幅  28.3 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.5 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打20.6 mm 横手位置16.7 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打4.6 mm 松葉位置3.6 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  室町後期天文頃（1532～） 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26年7月23日 大阪府登録 Registered on July 23, 1951 in Osaka Prefecture
Included 附属 素銅地金着はばき (Copper Habaki with Gold Foil)
黒石目塗蛭巻雨龍文様鞘打刀拵 (Black Ishime Finish Scabbard with Hirumaki and Raindrop Patterns)

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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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