
Antique Japanese Sword Katana attributed to the second-gen Echizen Yasutsugu NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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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
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74.4 cm
2.2 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Katana attributed to the second-gen Echizen Yasutsugu with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade is attributed to the second-gen Echizen Yasutsugu, who was active during the Kanei era (1624-1644: Early Edo period). The maker’s name, Yasutsugu, lasted twelve generations, and the first and second generations are the most acknowledged swordsmiths among them. The second-gen Yasutsugu initially signed Yasutsugu (康次). As you can see, the Kanji letter of Tsugu (次) is different from his later name Tsugu (継). His birthname was Shimosaka Ichinojo. We would like to explain who the first-gen Yasutsugu was before describing the second-gen. It is said that his father, the first-gen Yasutsugu, was the founder of the Echizen Shimoasaka school. The first-gen Yasutsugu was born in Shimosaka town in Shiga prefecture at the end of the Muromachi period(Late 16 century ). He built his career there until the beginning of the Keicho era(1596). However, he moved to Echizen province due to the relocation of the lord he served. He eventually was noticed and supported by Matsudaira Hideyasu, the third son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Edo government. Hideysu was the feudal lord of Echizen province during the early Edo period. With the support of Hideyasu, the first-gen Yasutsugu was able to establish the Echizen Shimosaka school. And his school’s fame became nationwide. By Hideyasu’s recommendation, the first-gen Yasutsugu became an Okakaekaji for the Tokugawa shogun family, meaning that he exclusively forged swords for the Shogun family. The first and second Tokugawa Shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Tokugawa Hidetada acknowledged the first-gen Yasutsu’s craftsmanship, too. The first-gen Yasutsugu received 康(YASU) from Tokugawa Ieyasu in the 11th year of the Keicho era (1606) and changed his maker’s name. He was also allowed to inscribe the holly oak symbol(family crest of Tokugawa) on the tang. The school flourished during the Edo period and trained many skilled apprentices, such as the second-gen Yasutsugu. After the first-gen was deceased in the 7th year of the Genna era (1621), the second-gen took over his father’s position. The second generation was ordered by Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Shogun, to live in Edo city, forging blades. Tokugawa Hidetada had faith in the second-gen Yasutsugu. It is said that the second-gen Yasutsugu worked very closely with the Shogun and was accompanied at the Shogun’s important events, such as hunting with a falcon. The second Yasutsugu lived in both Echizen and Edo, going back and forth every other year. However, in 1623, he settled in Edo City under the government’s order. Later in his career, he became a Buddhist priest and changed his maker’s name to Yasuetsu (康悦) from the 13th-14th year of the Kan-Ei era (1636-1637). He died in the third year of the Seiho era (1646). After he died, there was a historically interesting dispute over who would take over the school. From the third generation, there were two Yasutsugu schools. One was located in Echizen, and the other was in Edo. You can check more details from here . 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 rust spots on this blade, especially the Mune and Kissaki. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to have these part polished without additoinal cost. However, we would like you to keep in mind that it will take additional time to ship and there migtht trace of the black rusts on the blade even after it is polished. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length (Nagasa) : 74.4 cm ( 29.3 inches) Curvature (Sori) : 2.2 cm (0.86 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process. Ji

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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
74.4 cm
2.2 cm

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Antique Japanese Sword Katana attributed to the second-gen Echizen Yasutsugu with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade is attributed to the second-gen Echizen Yasutsugu, who was active during the Kanei era (1624-1644: Early Edo period). The maker’s name, Yasutsugu, lasted twelve generations, and the first and second generations are the most acknowledged swordsmiths among them. The second-gen Yasutsugu initially signed Yasutsugu (康次). As you can see, the Kanji letter of Tsugu (次) is different from his later name Tsugu (継). His birthname was Shimosaka Ichinojo. We would like to explain who the first-gen Yasutsugu was before describing the second-gen. It is said that his father, the first-gen Yasutsugu, was the founder of the Echizen Shimoasaka school. The first-gen Yasutsugu was born in Shimosaka town in Shiga prefecture at the end of the Muromachi period(Late 16 century ). He built his career there until the beginning of the Keicho era(1596). However, he moved to Echizen province due to the relocation of the lord he served. He eventually was noticed and supported by Matsudaira Hideyasu, the third son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Edo government. Hideysu was the feudal lord of Echizen province during the early Edo period. With the support of Hideyasu, the first-gen Yasutsugu was able to establish the Echizen Shimosaka school. And his school’s fame became nationwide. By Hideyasu’s recommendation, the first-gen Yasutsugu became an Okakaekaji for the Tokugawa shogun family, meaning that he exclusively forged swords for the Shogun family. The first and second Tokugawa Shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Tokugawa Hidetada acknowledged the first-gen Yasutsu’s craftsmanship, too. The first-gen Yasutsugu received 康(YASU) from Tokugawa Ieyasu in the 11th year of the Keicho era (1606) and changed his maker’s name. He was also allowed to inscribe the holly oak symbol(family crest of Tokugawa) on the tang. The school flourished during the Edo period and trained many skilled apprentices, such as the second-gen Yasutsugu. After the first-gen was deceased in the 7th year of the Genna era (1621), the second-gen took over his father’s position. The second generation was ordered by Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Shogun, to live in Edo city, forging blades. Tokugawa Hidetada had faith in the second-gen Yasutsugu. It is said that the second-gen Yasutsugu worked very closely with the Shogun and was accompanied at the Shogun’s important events, such as hunting with a falcon. The second Yasutsugu lived in both Echizen and Edo, going back and forth every other year. However, in 1623, he settled in Edo City under the government’s order. Later in his career, he became a Buddhist priest and changed his maker’s name to Yasuetsu (康悦) from the 13th-14th year of the Kan-Ei era (1636-1637). He died in the third year of the Seiho era (1646). After he died, there was a historically interesting dispute over who would take over the school. From the third generation, there were two Yasutsugu schools. One was located in Echizen, and the other was in Edo. You can check more details from here . 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 rust spots on this blade, especially the Mune and Kissaki. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to have these part polished without additoinal cost. However, we would like you to keep in mind that it will take additional time to ship and there migtht trace of the black rusts on the blade even after it is polished. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length (Nagasa) : 74.4 cm ( 29.3 inches) Curvature (Sori) : 2.2 cm (0.86 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process. Ji

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
74.4 cm
2.2 cm

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