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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Enju Kadokuni NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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69.9 cm
反り
1.8 cm
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Enju Kadokuni with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Kikuchi Jyu Kadokuni (菊池住門國). NBTHK certificate mentions it is categorized as Sue-Enju, meaning the blade was made during the early-mid Muromachi period. (Mid-15th century). Kikuchi Jyu signifies that Kadokuni resided in Kikuchi city in Higo province (today’s Kumamoto prefecture) when he forged this blade. The back of the tang says it was made in August, an auspicious day. He belonged to the school named Enjyu (延寿) school. Its founder was Enjyu Kunimura (延寿国村). Enju School and Its Founder (Enju Kunimura) Enju(延寿) is the prestigious school name that especially flourished during the late Kamakura period-Nanbokucho period(Early-Late 14th century). Enju school was founded by Kunimura(国村), who is said to have been the grandson of Rai Kuniyuki, one of the most famous swordsmiths from Yamashiro province(Today’s Kyoto prefecture). Kunimura and his apprentices moved from Kyoto to Higo province(Today’s Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island) after being invited by the Kikuchi clan, who had an influential power in that region. It is said that the 10th head of the Kikuchi clan, Kikuchi Takefusa(菊池武房), had to find skilled swordsmiths who could forge strong swords to combat the Mongolian army. Back then, Japan was targeted by the Mongolian emperor, and Kyushu island was where the battle occurred twice(1274 and 1281). Kikuchi Takefusa brought Kunimura and his apprentices from Kyoto to prepare for the second attack from the Mongols. Since then, Kunimura and his sons served as Okakaekaji for this clan, exclusively forging swords for the Kikuchi clan, which ruled the Higo province back then. All the swordsmiths from the Enju school used the letter “国” (Kuni) for their maker’s name, such as Kadokuni. The descendant of this school founded the famous sword school named Dotanuki(同田貫). And there are descendants of the Enju school’s swordsmiths throughout the Edo period. That means Enjyu school has over 500 years of its history. Enju Kadokuni also kept the tradition of the sword-forging alive in Higo province during the Muromachi period. The name “Enjyu” is written as 延寿 in Japanese. If you translate the word literally, it means extending life span, which was construed as good luck among feudal lords. Therefore, swords were presented among Samurai as good gifts back then. Enju swordsmiths active during the Kamakura-Nanbokucho period are called simply Enju, while those who forged blades during the Muromachi period are called Sue-Enju. Kadokuni is categorized as a Sue-Enju swordsmith. 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 a relatively noticeable Kitae Ware on the Shinogi part of the blade. If you like to make sure of its condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 69.9 cm(27.5 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.8 cm( 0.7 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 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. Waves and waterwheels are designe
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69.9 cm
1.8 cm
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Enju Kadokuni with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Kikuchi Jyu Kadokuni (菊池住門國). NBTHK certificate mentions it is categorized as Sue-Enju, meaning the blade was made during the early-mid Muromachi period. (Mid-15th century). Kikuchi Jyu signifies that Kadokuni resided in Kikuchi city in Higo province (today’s Kumamoto prefecture) when he forged this blade. The back of the tang says it was made in August, an auspicious day. He belonged to the school named Enjyu (延寿) school. Its founder was Enjyu Kunimura (延寿国村). Enju School and Its Founder (Enju Kunimura) Enju(延寿) is the prestigious school name that especially flourished during the late Kamakura period-Nanbokucho period(Early-Late 14th century). Enju school was founded by Kunimura(国村), who is said to have been the grandson of Rai Kuniyuki, one of the most famous swordsmiths from Yamashiro province(Today’s Kyoto prefecture). Kunimura and his apprentices moved from Kyoto to Higo province(Today’s Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island) after being invited by the Kikuchi clan, who had an influential power in that region. It is said that the 10th head of the Kikuchi clan, Kikuchi Takefusa(菊池武房), had to find skilled swordsmiths who could forge strong swords to combat the Mongolian army. Back then, Japan was targeted by the Mongolian emperor, and Kyushu island was where the battle occurred twice(1274 and 1281). Kikuchi Takefusa brought Kunimura and his apprentices from Kyoto to prepare for the second attack from the Mongols. Since then, Kunimura and his sons served as Okakaekaji for this clan, exclusively forging swords for the Kikuchi clan, which ruled the Higo province back then. All the swordsmiths from the Enju school used the letter “国” (Kuni) for their maker’s name, such as Kadokuni. The descendant of this school founded the famous sword school named Dotanuki(同田貫). And there are descendants of the Enju school’s swordsmiths throughout the Edo period. That means Enjyu school has over 500 years of its history. Enju Kadokuni also kept the tradition of the sword-forging alive in Higo province during the Muromachi period. The name “Enjyu” is written as 延寿 in Japanese. If you translate the word literally, it means extending life span, which was construed as good luck among feudal lords. Therefore, swords were presented among Samurai as good gifts back then. Enju swordsmiths active during the Kamakura-Nanbokucho period are called simply Enju, while those who forged blades during the Muromachi period are called Sue-Enju. Kadokuni is categorized as a Sue-Enju swordsmith. 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 a relatively noticeable Kitae Ware on the Shinogi part of the blade. If you like to make sure of its condition, please feel free to contact us. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 69.9 cm(27.5 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.8 cm( 0.7 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 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. Waves and waterwheels are designe
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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
69.9 cm
1.8 cm
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