
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Kongo Hyoue NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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61.5 cm
0.8 cm
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Kongobyoe Kongo Hyoe Moritaka金剛兵衛盛高
Antique Japanese Sword Katana attributed to Kongo Hyoue with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to Kongo Hyoue (金剛兵衛) , which is the name of the prestigious school, being active during the late Kamakura-late Muromachi period (Late 13th-early 16th century) in Chikuzen province (Today’s Fukuoka prefecture). According to its NBTHK certificate, it was approximately forged during the O-Ei era (1394-1428: early Muromachi period). Kongo Hyoue (金剛兵衛) was founded by Kongo Hyoue Morikuni during the late Kamakura period (around 1278). It is said that Kongo Hyoue had strong relationship with Sairen school, one of the most well-known schools in the region. There were quite a few renowned swordsmiths who were from this school. They resided in Urayama, where Kamado shrine, also known as Kongo Houman, was located. All the swordsmiths who belonged to Kongo Hyoue school used Mori (盛) as their maker’s name, such as Moritsugu. The Nakago (tang) they created has a distinctive shape called Sotoba (卒塔婆) while this blade doesn’t have this characteristic due to Suriage (shorting the blade). Generally speaking, the attribution of Kongo Hyoei refers to ones made during the Muromachi period while Ko-Kongo Hyoei (Old Kongo Hyoei) means ones made during the late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period. Kongo Hyoue has a strong relationship with Buddhism, as well. Those who belonged to Kongo Hyoue school exclusively forged swords for Reizan Houman Zan, a politically and militarily strong Buddhist organization at one point. 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 is small Kitae Kizu on the blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 61.5 cm (24.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 0.8 cm (0.31 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 features a horse (馬, Uma) design. For samurai, the horse was not only an essential companion in battle but also held significant cultural meaning in Japan. The horse symbolizes strength, nobility, and loyalty, reflecting qualities that were highly valued by the samurai. In Japanese culture, the horse is also seen as a symbol of grace, freedom, and connection to nature, often appearing in various forms of art and tradition. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this menuki is the Karajishi (唐獅子). The Shishi (獅子) means a lion in Japanese, and the Karajishi is a lion brought from the Continent to Japan in the Toh period (唐, Tang dynasty, 618-907). The Karajishi typically has curly hair for its head, neck, body, and tail. In Buddhism, the Karajishi is regarded as a symbol of wisdom, and the Monju Bosatu (文殊菩薩, Manjushri Bodhisattva) rides lions. According to a theory, the Kara-Jishi originates from the Komainu (狛犬, stone guardian dogs that exorcize evil spirits). Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handg

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
61.5 cm
0.8 cm
Kongobyoe Kongo Hyoe Moritaka金剛兵衛盛高

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Antique Japanese Sword Katana attributed to Kongo Hyoue with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to Kongo Hyoue (金剛兵衛) , which is the name of the prestigious school, being active during the late Kamakura-late Muromachi period (Late 13th-early 16th century) in Chikuzen province (Today’s Fukuoka prefecture). According to its NBTHK certificate, it was approximately forged during the O-Ei era (1394-1428: early Muromachi period). Kongo Hyoue (金剛兵衛) was founded by Kongo Hyoue Morikuni during the late Kamakura period (around 1278). It is said that Kongo Hyoue had strong relationship with Sairen school, one of the most well-known schools in the region. There were quite a few renowned swordsmiths who were from this school. They resided in Urayama, where Kamado shrine, also known as Kongo Houman, was located. All the swordsmiths who belonged to Kongo Hyoue school used Mori (盛) as their maker’s name, such as Moritsugu. The Nakago (tang) they created has a distinctive shape called Sotoba (卒塔婆) while this blade doesn’t have this characteristic due to Suriage (shorting the blade). Generally speaking, the attribution of Kongo Hyoei refers to ones made during the Muromachi period while Ko-Kongo Hyoei (Old Kongo Hyoei) means ones made during the late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period. Kongo Hyoue has a strong relationship with Buddhism, as well. Those who belonged to Kongo Hyoue school exclusively forged swords for Reizan Houman Zan, a politically and militarily strong Buddhist organization at one point. 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 is small Kitae Kizu on the blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 61.5 cm (24.2 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 0.8 cm (0.31 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 features a horse (馬, Uma) design. For samurai, the horse was not only an essential companion in battle but also held significant cultural meaning in Japan. The horse symbolizes strength, nobility, and loyalty, reflecting qualities that were highly valued by the samurai. In Japanese culture, the horse is also seen as a symbol of grace, freedom, and connection to nature, often appearing in various forms of art and tradition. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this menuki is the Karajishi (唐獅子). The Shishi (獅子) means a lion in Japanese, and the Karajishi is a lion brought from the Continent to Japan in the Toh period (唐, Tang dynasty, 618-907). The Karajishi typically has curly hair for its head, neck, body, and tail. In Buddhism, the Karajishi is regarded as a symbol of wisdom, and the Monju Bosatu (文殊菩薩, Manjushri Bodhisattva) rides lions. According to a theory, the Kara-Jishi originates from the Komainu (狛犬, stone guardian dogs that exorcize evil spirits). Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handg

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
61.5 cm
0.8 cm
Kongobyoe Kongo Hyoe Moritaka金剛兵衛盛高

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