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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Hojyu NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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長さ
77.4 cm
反り
2.2 cm
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Hojyu with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to the work of Hojyu by NBTHK, the most reputable Japanese sword appraising organization in Japan. Hojyu is the group of swordsmiths prosperous during the late Heian period-Nanbokucho period(late 12th-14th century) in Mutsu no Kuni(today’s Tohoku region: Northern part of Japan). We assume this blade was forged approximately during the late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period(early-late 14th century). Hojyu swordsmiths belonged to Mogusa school, which functioned as the head branch. Mogusa school’s foundation dates back to the late 11th century when Oshu Fujiwara clan started to rule Mutsu no Kuni. And they were based in the city called Hiraizumi(平泉). There aren’t many remaining signed blades forged by Mogusa swordsmiths except Hojyu. Hojyu is the most famous one among Mogusa schools. Mutsu no Kuni had been ruled by the Oshu Fujiwara clan until Minamoto no Yoritomo(the shogun of the Kamakura government)ousted them. Many Hojyu swordsmiths moved to other parts of Japan as their master lost power. There are so many famous swordsmiths who were originally from this school, and they built the foundation of sword-forging in other parts of Japan, such as Bizen province. Hojyu swordsmiths were deeply involved in the formation of iconic Japanese sword’s characteristics. Hojyu is written as 宝(Treasure)&寿( Longevity) in Japanese. Because of the name, swords forged by Hojyu were believed to bring good luck and were treated as great gifts among Samurai. Naginata Naoshi This type of blade is called Naginata Naoshi(薙刀直し). Naginata is a traditional Japanese pole sword. According to the NBTHK authentication paper, this blade was originally Naginata and was shortened as a Katana. Naginata was once a primary weapon, but this trend changed during the Samurai period. However, it kept its presence as a Katana. Naginata has a longer history than Katana has as a weapon. And Naginata was highly valued among Samurai families because of its history, which led them to believe it was an excellent weapon. There is a saying in Japanese sword collectors about Naginata Naoshi. It goes, “Naginata Naoshi ni Namakura Nashi, ” roughly translated as Naginata Naoshi Katana, is never dull(always sharp). We see Homare Kizu (誉疵), which tells us that this blade was used in a battle. Homare means honorable, and Homare Kizu is considered a good blade characteristic that tells us its history. 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) : 77.4 cm( 30.47 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.2 cm(0.86 inches) For more detailed measurement of the blade/sword mounting 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 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 TOKUBETSU Hozon Certificate for the blade (No.1014222) 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 November 9th in the 2rd year of Reiwa (2019). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozo
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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
77.4 cm
2.2 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Hojyu with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade is attributed to the work of Hojyu by NBTHK, the most reputable Japanese sword appraising organization in Japan. Hojyu is the group of swordsmiths prosperous during the late Heian period-Nanbokucho period(late 12th-14th century) in Mutsu no Kuni(today’s Tohoku region: Northern part of Japan). We assume this blade was forged approximately during the late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period(early-late 14th century). Hojyu swordsmiths belonged to Mogusa school, which functioned as the head branch. Mogusa school’s foundation dates back to the late 11th century when Oshu Fujiwara clan started to rule Mutsu no Kuni. And they were based in the city called Hiraizumi(平泉). There aren’t many remaining signed blades forged by Mogusa swordsmiths except Hojyu. Hojyu is the most famous one among Mogusa schools. Mutsu no Kuni had been ruled by the Oshu Fujiwara clan until Minamoto no Yoritomo(the shogun of the Kamakura government)ousted them. Many Hojyu swordsmiths moved to other parts of Japan as their master lost power. There are so many famous swordsmiths who were originally from this school, and they built the foundation of sword-forging in other parts of Japan, such as Bizen province. Hojyu swordsmiths were deeply involved in the formation of iconic Japanese sword’s characteristics. Hojyu is written as 宝(Treasure)&寿( Longevity) in Japanese. Because of the name, swords forged by Hojyu were believed to bring good luck and were treated as great gifts among Samurai. Naginata Naoshi This type of blade is called Naginata Naoshi(薙刀直し). Naginata is a traditional Japanese pole sword. According to the NBTHK authentication paper, this blade was originally Naginata and was shortened as a Katana. Naginata was once a primary weapon, but this trend changed during the Samurai period. However, it kept its presence as a Katana. Naginata has a longer history than Katana has as a weapon. And Naginata was highly valued among Samurai families because of its history, which led them to believe it was an excellent weapon. There is a saying in Japanese sword collectors about Naginata Naoshi. It goes, “Naginata Naoshi ni Namakura Nashi, ” roughly translated as Naginata Naoshi Katana, is never dull(always sharp). We see Homare Kizu (誉疵), which tells us that this blade was used in a battle. Homare means honorable, and Homare Kizu is considered a good blade characteristic that tells us its history. 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) : 77.4 cm( 30.47 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.2 cm(0.86 inches) For more detailed measurement of the blade/sword mounting 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 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 TOKUBETSU Hozon Certificate for the blade (No.1014222) 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 November 9th in the 2rd year of Reiwa (2019). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozo
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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
77.4 cm
2.2 cm