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Osafune Takamitsu

貴光

Jūyō
Vol. 20, No. 214 · Katana

Osafune Takamitsu

貴光

1 ranked works

Notable smith
ProvinceBizenEraChokyo (1487–1489)PeriodMuromachiSchoolOsafuneTraditionBizen-denGeneration1stTypeSwordsmithCodeTAK174
1Jūyō Tōken

Overview

Takamitsu is known as one of the more accomplished smiths among the group of late craftsmen collectively designated . Working within the school of Province, he bore the title Heiemon no Jo and signed himself " no ju Heiemon no Jo Takamitsu." Dated works are recorded from Eisho 9 (1512) through Daiei 8 (1528), placing his active career firmly in the late period.

His forging is characteristically tight and well-consolidated — a compact mixed with , with fine adhering and entering, producing a clear steel color. Faint may stand in the . In tempering, Takamitsu demonstrates considerable range: certain works present a wide notably rich in with adhering well, while others display a featuring compound mixed with , with well-formed and and traces of . The on the works is tempered deeply, descending in in an almost manner. His blades often bear concentrated at the — with accompanying grooves and densely carved in the true style — a combination that strongly expresses the representative manner of workmanship.

Works by Takamitsu are comparatively few among extant examples. The has recognized that his finest provide a clear measure of his technical ability, with one work regarded as the finest among his extant pieces. In every respect, his designated works are said to display, without reservation, refined and high-level technique. That both and are consistently found to be across his surviving output further confirms the care and discipline inherent in his craft, securing his position among the most capable smiths of the tradition.

Historical importance

Where Takamitsu 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.

随一
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

Dated Works

Provenance

Currently Available

Lineage

Takamitsu
Student
  1. 1.Takamitsu貴光2designated

Osafune School

Other artisans of the Osafune school

  1. 1.Mitsutada光忠60designated
  2. 2.Nagamitsu長光3 for sale244designated
  3. 3.Kagemitsu景光3 for sale143designated
  4. 4.Kanemitsu兼光3 for sale231designated
  5. 5.Sanenaga眞長2 for sale64designated
  6. 6.Chikakage近景4 for sale86designated
  7. 7.Tomomitsu倫光1 for sale61designated
  8. 8.Kagemasa景政3 for sale22designated
  9. 9.Masamitsu政光2 for sale84designated
  10. 10.Motomitsu基光1 for sale38designated
  11. 11.Kagehide景秀23designated
  12. 12.Yoshimitsu義光35designated

Takamitsu

Takamitsu(貴光) was a Japanese swordsmith of the Osafune school in Bizen province, active during the Chokyo (1487-1489) period.

The work follows the Bizen-den tradition.

Designated works by Takamitsu include 1 Jūyō.