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71.7 cm
1.8 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Yokoyama Sukekane with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade was signed by Bizen Osafune Ju Yokoyama Sukekane (備前長船住横山祐包), a renowned swordsmith active from 1835 to 1872 and known as the 13th-generation Sukesada. “Bizen Osafune Ju” indicates that he resided in the Osafune area of Bizen Province (today’s Okayama Prefecture) when forging the blade, a practice common among Japanese swordsmiths who often inscribed their place of residence before their signature. Sukekane was one of the most celebrated smiths in Bizen during the late Edo period, and this particular blade was forged in Ansei 5 (安政五年, 1858). He signed the 58th grandson of Tomonari on the tang as well. Tomomori was a renowned swordsmith in the mid-late Heian period in Bizen province (today’s Okayama prefecture). We presume he signed it to be proud of his ancestry. Sukekane was adopted by Yokoyama Shikanosuke Sukemori, who belonged to Shichiheibei Sukesada school. About Sukesada school Sukekane’s ancestors dated back to Sukesada school, one of the most famous schools, and flourished for generations among Osafune schools(The head branch). There were various styles forged by the generations of Sukesada during the Muromachi-Edo period. There were about 60 swordsmiths who used Sukesada as his maker’s name in Samurai history. The swordsmiths in Bizen produced many swords during the Muromachi period, as it was in the middle of the Sengoku period(Warring State period). The demand for weapons increased among strong feudal lords. However, The sword-forging tradition of Bizen province almost disappeared because of the disastrous flood of the Yoshii River (1591), which was close to Osafune school. Even after everything was destroyed, there were few remaining swordsmiths. One of them was a group of swordsmiths who signed Sukesada. The main member of the school was Yokoyama Fujishiro Sukesada, the fourth head of Sukesada School. And one of his children was Shichibei no Jyo Sukesada (七兵衛尉祐定). They became one of the pioneers that revitalized the sword-forging business in Bizen province. Sukekane’s father was a descendant of this Sukesada. It 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. *Please keep in mind that there are rust spots on the Mune (backbone) of on this blade. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 71.7 cm( 28.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.8 cm( 0.70 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. This fuchi-kashira is adorned with a dynamic motif of dragons and lightning set amid turbulent waves. In Japanese art, the dragon has long been revered as a powerful and auspicious symbol, governing water, rain, and divine protection. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this Menuki is the horse (馬: Uma). You would find two horses wearing the Kura (鞍: horse saddle

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世界81社の刀剣商を横断追跡 · 価格履歴 · 売却アーカイブ
71.7 cm
1.8 cm

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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Yokoyama Sukekane with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade was signed by Bizen Osafune Ju Yokoyama Sukekane (備前長船住横山祐包), a renowned swordsmith active from 1835 to 1872 and known as the 13th-generation Sukesada. “Bizen Osafune Ju” indicates that he resided in the Osafune area of Bizen Province (today’s Okayama Prefecture) when forging the blade, a practice common among Japanese swordsmiths who often inscribed their place of residence before their signature. Sukekane was one of the most celebrated smiths in Bizen during the late Edo period, and this particular blade was forged in Ansei 5 (安政五年, 1858). He signed the 58th grandson of Tomonari on the tang as well. Tomomori was a renowned swordsmith in the mid-late Heian period in Bizen province (today’s Okayama prefecture). We presume he signed it to be proud of his ancestry. Sukekane was adopted by Yokoyama Shikanosuke Sukemori, who belonged to Shichiheibei Sukesada school. About Sukesada school Sukekane’s ancestors dated back to Sukesada school, one of the most famous schools, and flourished for generations among Osafune schools(The head branch). There were various styles forged by the generations of Sukesada during the Muromachi-Edo period. There were about 60 swordsmiths who used Sukesada as his maker’s name in Samurai history. The swordsmiths in Bizen produced many swords during the Muromachi period, as it was in the middle of the Sengoku period(Warring State period). The demand for weapons increased among strong feudal lords. However, The sword-forging tradition of Bizen province almost disappeared because of the disastrous flood of the Yoshii River (1591), which was close to Osafune school. Even after everything was destroyed, there were few remaining swordsmiths. One of them was a group of swordsmiths who signed Sukesada. The main member of the school was Yokoyama Fujishiro Sukesada, the fourth head of Sukesada School. And one of his children was Shichibei no Jyo Sukesada (七兵衛尉祐定). They became one of the pioneers that revitalized the sword-forging business in Bizen province. Sukekane’s father was a descendant of this Sukesada. It 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. *Please keep in mind that there are rust spots on the Mune (backbone) of on this blade. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 71.7 cm( 28.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.8 cm( 0.70 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. This fuchi-kashira is adorned with a dynamic motif of dragons and lightning set amid turbulent waves. In Japanese art, the dragon has long been revered as a powerful and auspicious symbol, governing water, rain, and divine protection. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this Menuki is the horse (馬: Uma). You would find two horses wearing the Kura (鞍: horse saddle

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
71.7 cm
1.8 cm

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