Sword - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

TITLE
Arami Meizukushi Koshu (新刃銘尽後集) – 1735 Edo Period Japanese Samurai Sword Reference – 8 Volumes in 6 Books

DESCRIPTION
Published in 1735 (Kyoho 20), during the middle Edo period, "Arami Meizukushi Koshu" (新刃銘尽後集) is a historical Japanese reference work devoted to the study and appraisal of samurai swords.
Presented here is a collection of eight volumes bound into six traditional Japanese books, preserving valuable information about swordsmiths and their craftsmanship nearly three centuries ago.
Detailed records introduce swordsmiths from various regions of Japan, documenting their names, signatures, distinctive styles, and characteristics of their work.
Particularly noteworthy are the numerous woodblock-printed illustrations of Japanese sword blades and their inscriptions, known as oshigata.
Such illustrations served as important reference materials for identifying swordsmiths, comparing signatures, and studying the characteristics of Japanese swords.
Beyond its technical importance, the collection offers a fascinating insight into the traditions of sword appreciation and connoisseurship during the Edo period.
Traditional blue-green paper covers, aged title labels, and Japanese thread binding retain the distinctive appearance of early Japanese printed books.
Dating from 1735, this collection represents an interesting historical resource for collectors of Japanese swords, samurai history, traditional metalworking, and antique Japanese books.

ARTIST / MAKER
Title: Arami Meizukushi Koshu (新刃銘尽後集).
Subject: Japanese swords, swordsmiths, signatures, and sword appraisal.
Publication date: 1735 (Kyoho 20).
Period: Middle Edo period.
Technique: Traditional Japanese woodblock printing.
Binding: Japanese thread binding.
Material: Japanese paper.
Language: Japanese.
Country of origin: Japan.
Quantity: 8 volumes in 6 physical books.

SIZE
Approx. 25 × 17 cm per book.
Number of books: 6.

CONDITION
Antique condition with considerable signs of age and use.
Original blue-green covers display rubbing, creasing, discoloration, staining, and wear along the edges and corners.
Aged title labels show surface wear and discoloration.
Interior pages exhibit natural aging, including stains, foxing, discoloration, and occasional creases.
Despite the visible signs of age, the woodblock-printed illustrations and Japanese characters remain clearly recognizable in the photographed pages.
Completeness of individual pages has not been independently verified.
Please examine all photographs carefully for details of the condition.

PLEASE NOTE
Offered as a single collection of six antique Japanese books containing eight volumes.
Publication date: 1735 (Kyoho 20), Edo period.
Only antique printed reference books are included; no actual swords or sword components are part of this lot.
Please refer to the photographs for the actual appearance, bindings, and condition.

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