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Other artisans of the Nio school
Kiyonaga（清永） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Nio school in Suo province, active during the Oei (1394-1428) period.
The work follows the Wakimono tradition.
Designated works by Kiyonaga include 1 Jūyō.