【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Important notes – Swords】 ・Please note that obtaining the necessary export permit for sword typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks, so kindly be aware of this timeline in advance. ・The following countries prohibit sword imports, so please refrain from bidding. (AUSTRIA, BELGIUM & the UNITED KINGDOM) ・The following countries can be shipped by airmail (GERMANY, FRANCE, POLAND & the UNITED STATES). All other destinations will be shipped by Japan Post seamail (lead time 3 to 4 months), as airlines refuse to carry swords. However, if you require faster delivery, air shipping may be possible through a different carrier for an additional fee, so please contact us. 【Product details】 This rare katana, attributed to Bishu Osafune Moriyuki, dates to the Nanbokucho–Muromachi period (1390–1427) and is presented in a plain wooden storage scabbard (shirasaya) accompanied by a protective bag. The sword is certified by the NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai, Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) with a Kicho certificate issued in 1965, recognizing its historical and artistic significance. Moriyuki was a swordsmith of the Ko-Bizen school active during the late Nanbokucho and early Muromachi periods, particularly from the Meitoku era (1390) to the Oei era (1427). Known for his craftsmanship, his works are characterized by beautiful forging patterns (jichu) visible on the blade and refined hamon (temper line). The total length of the sword with the scabbard is 97 cm, while the blade itself measures 87 cm. The sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. The certificate, issued in Gunma Prefecture (No. 21355) on August 31, Showa 40 (1965), describes the blade as a katana with a length of 69.3 cm, a curvature (sori) of 1.7 cm, two mekugi-ana (peg holes), and an inscription (mei) on the front reading "備州長船守行" (Bishu Osafune Moriyuki). The blade has some scratches, light rust, and several small nicks on the cutting edge. The accompanying bag has a tear. Please note that the stand is not included. Refer carefully to the provided photos to confirm the condition of this item. Length of the blade: 87 cm Total length including scabbard: 97 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!