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Munetsugu

宗次

Jūyō
Vol. 68, No. 59 · Katana

Munetsugu

宗次

1 ranked works

Notable smith
ProvinceBizenEraMeio (1492–1501)PeriodMuromachiToko Taikan300(top 60%)TypeSwordsmithCodeMUN534
1Jūyō Tōken

Historical importance

Where Munetsugu stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.

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Foremost
屈指
Leading
有数
Major
著名
Notable

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Designations

Kokuhō—
Jūyō Bunkazai—
Jūyō Bijutsuhin—
Gyobutsu—
Tokubetsu Jūyō—
Jūyō Tōken1

Elite Standing

0.00 across 1 designated works

Top 100% among smiths

Blade Forms

Distribution across 1 ranked works

Signatures

Signature types across 1 ranked works

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Munetsugu

Munetsugu(宗次) was a Japanese swordsmith in Bizen province, active during the Meio (1492-1501) period.

Designated works by Munetsugu include 1 Jūyō.