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Uda Kunimune
國宗
3 ranked works
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Other artisans of the Uda school
Kunimune（國宗） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Uda school in Etchu province, active during the Oei (1394-1428) period.
The work follows the Wakimono tradition.
Designated works by Kunimune include 3 Jūyō.
