【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 is a Showa period katana signed by Fujiwara Kazunori, a recognised swordsmith from Aichi Prefecture. The tang is inscribed: 三陽眞弓山麗住藤原一則作之, which reads “Made by Fujiwara Kazunori, residing at the base of Mount Mayumi in the Sanyō region.” This particular phrasing, “Mayumi-sanroku ju眞弓山麗住”, was used by Kazunori only on select blades considered to be of superior workmanship. Kazunori’s real name was Nakano Renji (1889–1963). He was the grandson of Unju Kazunori (first generation), a retained swordsmith of the Takatō domain in Shinshū and a disciple of Unju Korekazu. During wartime, Kazunori received official army commissions and was ranked among the top swordsmiths of the era. In the Seidai Tōshō Iretsu, he was listed under the highest classification: “Kihin no retsu – Saijō Ōwaza – Yokozuna-kaku.” He is regarded as one of the foremost smiths of Shōwa-era Aichi. The sword comes with a complete military-style mounting. The tsuba is made of brass with engraved cherry blossom motifs. The menuki are made of iron, also featuring cherry blossom designs. The scabbard is wrapped in leather. A wooden blade is fitted inside a plain wooden storage scabbard (shirasaya), and a silk bag is also included. This sword comes with a photocopy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate from Aichi Prefecture, number 66009, as the original will be returned to the government. The certificate details are as follows: Type: Sword, Length: 65.7 cm, Curvature: 1.8 cm, with one peg hole, and an inscription reading "San’yō Mayumi-sanroku jū Fujiwara Kazunori saku kore " on the obverse. The certificate was issued on 7 November, Heisei 8 (1996). There is patina, rust, and minor blemishes on the mounting. The opening of the wooden storage scabbard shows cracks. Please refer to the photos for further condition details. The display stand is not included. Length of the blade: 87 cm Total length including black scabbard: 100 cm Total length including storage scabbard: 102 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!