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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by the 4th-gen Kyo Yoshimichi with Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi This blade was signed by Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (丹波守吉道). According to NBTHK’s appraisal, it was forged by the 4th-gen Yoshimichi in Kyoto. The swordsmith name Yoshimichi prospered in both Osaka and Kyoto for generations during the Edo period. And to distinguish two Yoshimichi, The one in Kyoto is called Kyo Yoshimichi, and the other one is called Osaka Yoshimichi. The 4th-gen Kyo Yoshimichi belonged to the prestigious school called Mishina (三品) school. He was especially active in sword-forging during 1673-1703 . He received the high official title “Tango no Kami (丹後守)” in the 12th year of the Kanbun Era (1672). His birth name was Mishina Kichinojyo (三品吉之丞). He was allowed to inscribe a chrysanthemum emblem, which is the symbol of the Japanese emperor. His sword forging technique was so great that the emperor permitted him to use this emblem, which was honorable for any swordsmith. A chrysanthemum emblem remains in the tang of this blade. Mishina School The first-gen Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi belonged to Kyoto Mishina school and was one of the sons of the Mishina school’s founder. Mishina school was created by the first-gen Mutsu no Kami Omichi (陸奥守大道), also known as Kanemichi. It is said that initially, he was from Mino province, exclusively forging blades for Shingen Takeda, a famous feudal lord. Later on, he moved to Kyoto by bringing his four sons and founded his school in Kyoto. Five sons were Iga no Kami Kinmichi(伊賀守金道)、Izumi no Kami Rai Kinmichi(和泉守来金道), Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi(丹波守吉道) and Echu no kami Masatoshi(越中守正俊). His sons were known as Kyoto Gokaji(京都五鍛冶), prestigious swordsmiths forging in Kyoto in the early Edo period. Mishina school was prosperous throughout the Edo period and spread to other parts of Japan, such as Osaka. The superb craftsmanship of the Mishina school was passed down for generations. The 4th-gen Yoshimichi is a good example, and you can see excellent artistry from this blade. Kyo Yoshimichi lasted seven generations by the end of the Edo period. 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. *Please keep in mind that there are partial black rust on Kissaki (tip of the blade). We will be happy to have this rust polished by a professional Japanese sword polisher without any additional charge. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 64.6 cm( 25.4 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.4 cm( 0.94 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. Dragons are designed on this Fuchi Kashira. It looks golden paint was initially applied to dragons; it makes an ornamental look for the work. Although some of this coloring has already been flakes off due to aging, we hope you will enjoy it as an antique texture. Originally, the dragon was an imaginary creature found in ancient traditions or myths. Furthermore, it is regarded as a symbol of auspicious signs. Its body is likened to nine animals: antlers are deer, the he

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by the 4th-gen Kyo Yoshimichi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by the 4th-gen Kyo Yoshimichi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

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長さ

64.6 cm

反り

2.4 cm

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