Katana - Tamahagane - Japan - Early Edo period
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€ 3,400
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 4,400 - € 4,900
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Description from the seller
At auction is an antique Japanese sword of the highest class with 3 NBTHK certificates.
Shodai, (1st generation) Musahi Daijo Korekazu / Kawakami Sakon
in absolutely flawless condition, in top polish and a very high-quality shirasaya with sayagaki, with translation of the sayagaki.
Blade of one of the top Shinto swordsmiths, Jo saku smith, 60 points in Hawley and Toko Taikan 4MY, one of 50 Ryu-Wazamono smiths, (especially sharp sword blades).
Blade in perfect, absolutely flawless top Japanese polish, flawless, two-piece solid silver habaki.
Hada Ko Itame with excellent Ji Nie chickei with Midare utsuri!
Hamon Nioi choji midare with Ko nie sunagashi ashi and yo!
Nakago ca. 3 cm suriage, the last kanji missing due to the old shortening.
This blade is the 1st generation, the founder of the Ishido school and one of the best of his time.
This blade has 3 NBTHK certificates
Green Paper / Tokubetsu Kicho
Hozon Paper
Blue Koshu Tokubetsu Hozon
a very rare blue paper, issued exclusively by the NBTHK main office in Tokyo (mother house) and the grade before Juyo Token. very rarely awarded only to blades of the highest quality!
This Katana is from one of the leading early top Shinto smiths; the blade is very, very sound and exceptionally well and robustly preserved and has absolutely no flaws!!!
Something like this is hardly found.
No shipping to China, No shipping to Russia!!
At auction is an antique Japanese sword of the highest class with 3 NBTHK certificates.
Shodai, (1st generation) Musahi Daijo Korekazu / Kawakami Sakon
in absolutely flawless condition, in top polish and a very high-quality shirasaya with sayagaki, with translation of the sayagaki.
Blade of one of the top Shinto swordsmiths, Jo saku smith, 60 points in Hawley and Toko Taikan 4MY, one of 50 Ryu-Wazamono smiths, (especially sharp sword blades).
Blade in perfect, absolutely flawless top Japanese polish, flawless, two-piece solid silver habaki.
Hada Ko Itame with excellent Ji Nie chickei with Midare utsuri!
Hamon Nioi choji midare with Ko nie sunagashi ashi and yo!
Nakago ca. 3 cm suriage, the last kanji missing due to the old shortening.
This blade is the 1st generation, the founder of the Ishido school and one of the best of his time.
This blade has 3 NBTHK certificates
Green Paper / Tokubetsu Kicho
Hozon Paper
Blue Koshu Tokubetsu Hozon
a very rare blue paper, issued exclusively by the NBTHK main office in Tokyo (mother house) and the grade before Juyo Token. very rarely awarded only to blades of the highest quality!
This Katana is from one of the leading early top Shinto smiths; the blade is very, very sound and exceptionally well and robustly preserved and has absolutely no flaws!!!
Something like this is hardly found.
No shipping to China, No shipping to Russia!!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Tamahagane
Condition
Excellent
Dynastic style/period
Early Edo period
Height
65.3 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Width
3.22 cm
Depth
0.75 cm
Attribution
Original
Overall Length
95 cm
Estimated period
1600-1650, 1650-1700
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Disclaimer: Decorative and Martial Arts Use Only This item is offered for auction with the understanding that it is intended exclusively for decorative purposes or martial arts practice. By participating in this auction, you agree to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensure that your use of this item is consistent with the stated purposes. Please note that this item has not been inspected by Catawiki for safety or functionality. Catawiki does not condone illegal activities and is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this item.
