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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Shigekuni NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Shigekuni with NBTHK Tokubestsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade was signed by Monju Shigekuni (文殊重国) during the early Edo Period (the mid 17th century). The maker’s name, Shigekuni, lasted 11 generations. Their active period was from the early Edo period (1615-) to the late Edo period (-1868). We estimate it is a work of the second-gen Shigekuni, who was especially active from 1655 to 1661, based on the characteristic of the signature inscribed on the tang. The first-gen Shigekuni, one of the most famous swordsmiths, was active from 1600-1624. The generations of Shigekuni forged blades in Kishu province (Today’s Wakyama prefecture ). The second-gen Shigekuni is also known as Monju Shigekuni, distinguishing him from the first-gen Shigekuni. This is because the second-gen often inscribed Monju as a part of his signature, while the first-gen Shigekuni never did in his career. We will explain the meaning of Monju in the next paragraph. His birthname was Monju Kinsuke, and he later changed to Shirouemon. He exclusively forged blades for Samurai who resided in Kishu province. He was famous for forging blades for Tokugawa Yorinobu. The first-gen Shigekuni The first-gen Shigekuni was originally from Yamato province (today’s Nara prefecture) and belonged to Monju school, whose headquarters was Tegai school, one of the most prestigious schools in the region. His birthname was Kurosaburo. During the Keicho era (1596-1614), he forged blades for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun supreme military leader of the Edo government in Suruga province (today’s Shizuoka prefecture), along with other famous sword makers, such as Yasutsugu. After Iyasu Tokugawa passed away, in the second year of the Genna era (1616), Shigekuni was relocated to Kishu province (Wakayama prefecture) to serve Tokugawa Yorinobu, the 10th son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Yorinobu built a strong foundation in this area and established Kishu Tokugawa clan,a direct lineage from the Tokugawa clan, who ruled the Edo government. Kishu Tokugawa clan is known as GOSANKE, which is eligible to take over Shogun’s position. The second Shigekuni moved to Kishu province with his father. And, we assume the reason why the second-gen inscribed Monju in his maker’s name is to be proud of his lineage. Since the early Edo period, the generations of Shigekuni served the Tokugawa clan in Kishu province. The first-gen Shiekuni is also known for forging very sharp swords, which made him and his work classified as Ryo Wazamono Toko (良業物刀工). Wazamono is a classification of Japanese swords and swordsmiths used in Japan to identify historic blades of exceptional quality in the book written by Kaiho Kenjaku (懐宝剣尺) in 1797. He is categorized as a top-tier sword maker in terms of fame and craftsmanship. He created swords with either the Yamato or Soshu tradition. This blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (特別保存刀剣) 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, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 54.0 cm (21.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.0 cm (0.39 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 (H
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54 cm
1 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Mihara NBTHK Hozon Certificate
$2,170
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanemori NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$5,881
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Den Nohshu Daido NTHK Kanteisho for the blade
$1,984
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanefusa with NBTHK Kicho Certificate
$2,971
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Shigekuni with NBTHK Tokubestsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade was signed by Monju Shigekuni (文殊重国) during the early Edo Period (the mid 17th century). The maker’s name, Shigekuni, lasted 11 generations. Their active period was from the early Edo period (1615-) to the late Edo period (-1868). We estimate it is a work of the second-gen Shigekuni, who was especially active from 1655 to 1661, based on the characteristic of the signature inscribed on the tang. The first-gen Shigekuni, one of the most famous swordsmiths, was active from 1600-1624. The generations of Shigekuni forged blades in Kishu province (Today’s Wakyama prefecture ). The second-gen Shigekuni is also known as Monju Shigekuni, distinguishing him from the first-gen Shigekuni. This is because the second-gen often inscribed Monju as a part of his signature, while the first-gen Shigekuni never did in his career. We will explain the meaning of Monju in the next paragraph. His birthname was Monju Kinsuke, and he later changed to Shirouemon. He exclusively forged blades for Samurai who resided in Kishu province. He was famous for forging blades for Tokugawa Yorinobu. The first-gen Shigekuni The first-gen Shigekuni was originally from Yamato province (today’s Nara prefecture) and belonged to Monju school, whose headquarters was Tegai school, one of the most prestigious schools in the region. His birthname was Kurosaburo. During the Keicho era (1596-1614), he forged blades for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun supreme military leader of the Edo government in Suruga province (today’s Shizuoka prefecture), along with other famous sword makers, such as Yasutsugu. After Iyasu Tokugawa passed away, in the second year of the Genna era (1616), Shigekuni was relocated to Kishu province (Wakayama prefecture) to serve Tokugawa Yorinobu, the 10th son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Yorinobu built a strong foundation in this area and established Kishu Tokugawa clan,a direct lineage from the Tokugawa clan, who ruled the Edo government. Kishu Tokugawa clan is known as GOSANKE, which is eligible to take over Shogun’s position. The second Shigekuni moved to Kishu province with his father. And, we assume the reason why the second-gen inscribed Monju in his maker’s name is to be proud of his lineage. Since the early Edo period, the generations of Shigekuni served the Tokugawa clan in Kishu province. The first-gen Shiekuni is also known for forging very sharp swords, which made him and his work classified as Ryo Wazamono Toko (良業物刀工). Wazamono is a classification of Japanese swords and swordsmiths used in Japan to identify historic blades of exceptional quality in the book written by Kaiho Kenjaku (懐宝剣尺) in 1797. He is categorized as a top-tier sword maker in terms of fame and craftsmanship. He created swords with either the Yamato or Soshu tradition. This blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (特別保存刀剣) 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, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 54.0 cm (21.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.0 cm (0.39 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 (H
NihontoWatchBETA売却済
世界81社の刀剣商を横断追跡 · 価格履歴 · 売却アーカイブ
54 cm
1 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Mihara NBTHK Hozon Certificate
$2,170
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanemori NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$5,881
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Den Nohshu Daido NTHK Kanteisho for the blade
$1,984
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanefusa with NBTHK Kicho Certificate
$2,971
