説明

Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed by Uda Tomotsugu with Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Uda Tomotsugu (宇多友次). There were several smiths named Tomotsugu active within the Uda school from the late Nanbokuchō period (14th century) through the late Muromachi period (16th century). Although the certificate does not specify the exact forging date, the NBTHK appraises it as being made in the early to mid-Muromachi period. The Uda school was a prestigious swordsmith group that flourished from the Nanbokuchō to the mid-Muromachi period (approx. 1334–1491). It was founded by Kunimitsu (国光) in the late Kamakura period, originally from Yamato Uda-gun (大和宇多郡) in today’s Nara prefecture. Kunimitsu later moved to Etchū province (modern-day Toyama prefecture) with his apprentices, including Kunifusa (国房) and Kunimune (国宗). The school became known for producing highly practical blades, which were in great demand during the constant warfare of the Nanbokuchō–Muromachi eras. Among the schools in the Hokuriku region (northwestern Honshu), the Uda school was the most prominent. The Uda school became widely known for forging practical and durable blades, which were highly valued during the turbulent Nanbokucho and Muromachi periods—a time when Japan was divided between rival imperial courts and marked by constant warfare. Works of the Uda school are generally classified into two categories: Ko-Uda (“Old Uda”), made from the late Kamakura to the Nanbokuchō period, and Uda, produced during the Muromachi period. This blade falls into the latter category. It is appraised as a Hozon Token (保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, well preserved and high quality with artistic value. *Please keep in mind that there are a noticeable chip on the tip of the blade as well as quite a few Kitae Kizu on the blade. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 70.9 cm ( 27.9 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.0 cm (0.79 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon(Jihada) : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Kissaki : Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Koshirae :Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya (Scabbard), Tsuka (Handle), Tsuba (Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. The theme of this Fuchi-Kashira is a battlefield scene. Pine trees, boats floating on the sea for a naval battle, and Samurais waiting on land are carefully depicted in the design. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of these menuki is alsp Kassen-zu (battle scene). They depict armored samurai fighting on a battlefield, carrying swords and bows. Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. This Tsuba is shaped in the mokko-gata form (木瓜形), a design that resembles the cross-section of a quince fruit. The name mokko comes from the Japanese word for quince (mokko or boke), and the shape became a popular decorative outline for sword guards during the Edo period. Both the front and the back of the Tsuba are engraved with Zuiun pattern (瑞雲), or auspicious cloud motifs. In Japanese art, zuiun refers

Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed by Uda Tomotsugu NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed by Uda Tomotsugu NBTHK Hozon Certificate

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長さ

70.9 cm

反り

2 cm

作者について

Uda Tomotsugu友次

3 重要刀剣
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