説明

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi (近江守源久道). Judging from the signature, we believed the first-gen Hisamichi forged it. The swordsmith’s name Hisamichi lasted seventh generations. The first generation was active in sword-forging during the Keian-Kanbun era (1650-1673: Early Edo Period). Hisamichi was born in the second year of the Kan-Ei era (1625) in Omi province (Shiga prefecture). He belonged to Mishina school, a prestigious school in Yamashiro province (today’s Kyoto prefecture). He studied sword forging techniques under the master, the second-gen Iganokami Kinmichi (伊賀守金道), one of the most famous swordsmiths in Yamashiro province during the early Edo period. The first-gen Hisamichi received the honorable title of Omi No Kami (近江守) in 1662 when he was 37 years old. The emperor back then gave the title of Kami to those who were excellent at sword making. After receiving this title, the swordsmith added it to his maker’s name when he signed his swords, such as Omino Kami Hisamichi. Hisamichi was also known as one of Gokaji. (five most prestigious swordsmiths in Kyoto). He was allowed to inscribe a chrysanthemum emblem, which is the symbol of the Japanese emperor. His sword forging technique was so great that the emperor permitted him to use this emblem, which was honorable for any swordsmith. A chrysanthemum emblem remains in the tang of this blade. The sword forged by him were also famous for their sharpness. He passed his excellent craftsmanship to the second-gen Hisamichi. And, he died at the age of 86 in 1711. Since the fourth generation, Hisamichi served Date clan in Iyo province and lasted until the early Meiji period. This blade is appraised as a Hozon Touken (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 few black rusts on blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length (Nagasa) : 70.4 cm (27.7 inches) Curvature (Sori) : 1.81 cm (0.71 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. Habaki : Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. Authentication Paper : NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade (No.388553) NBTHK , also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the blade on Jun 31st in the 23rd year of Heisei (2011). They appraised it as Hozon Touken, the blade worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request. Registration Number : Hokkaido 9260 The Board of Education in Hokkaido prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword. It is called Jyu Token Rui Torokusho (銃刀剣類登録証). Bunkacho (The Agency for Cultural Affairs) acknowledges a Japanese sword with this paper as a work of art. The sword needs to be traditionally hand-forged

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Omi no Kami Minamoto Hisamichi NBTHK Hozon Certificate

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長さ

70.4 cm

反り

1.81 cm

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サムライミュージアム

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