説明

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Fujiwara Kuniyuki with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was forged by Yamato Daijyo Fujiwara Kuniyuki(大和大掾藤原国行), who was active during Kanbun era(early Edo period:1661-1673). Kuniyuki belonged to Takada school, which had been founded by Takada Tomoyuki in Takada village, Ohita prefecture, during the Nanbokucho period. (1334-1338 A.D). Tomoyuki went to Bizen province(today’s Okayama prefecture) to master the sword-forging techniques of BIZEN and came back to the village and trained his apprentices. That is how Takada school started. Those who forged swords in Takada village before the Edo period are called Taira Takada and Fujiwara Takada during the Edo period. Fujiwara Kuniyuki is categorized as Fujiwara Takada, and he is one of the most famous ones among other Fujiwara Takada. His work was known as Wazamono, an extremely sharp blade. Yamato Daijyo(大和大掾) is the honroable title given to him for his excellent sword-foring technique. During Sengoku Period(the warring state period: from late 15 C to late 16 C), the Takada school forged many swords for feudal lords in Kyushu island. It is said that the reputation of the blades forged by Takada school was close to MINO or BIZEN swords, two of which are the most famous sword forging places. This highly skilled sword forging technique was passed down to later generations in the Edo period. Generally speaking, Kyushu island was prosperous in sword-making because of the long history of trading with Asian countries. To gain an advantage in trading, many feudal lords on this island fought against each other. Takada school was able to receive many orders as the demand increased among those lords. The material of Japanese swords(high-quality iron sand and charcoal) was abundant in the mount Sobo Katamuki, located near Takada village. We believe Takada school prospered because of its geographic location and natural resources. This sword has a Tokubetsu Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, especially worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). This sword comes with a beautiful Katana scabbard and intricate sword fitting. 【 Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 61.1 c m( 24.0 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.0 cm( 0.39 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 : It was signed by Hizen Koku Kawachi Daijyo Fujiwara Masahiro. 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(Sabbard), Tsuka( Handle), Tsuba(Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Gold inlay was applied on them. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. Tsuba and Habaki : Tsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. Saya : Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. Authentication Paper : NBTHK TOKUBETSU Hozon Certificate for the blade 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 Nov 9th in the second year of Reiwa (2020). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Fujiwara Kuniyuki NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Fujiwara Kuniyuki NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

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長さ

61.1 cm

反り

1 cm

作者について

Ko-Aoe Kuniyuki国行

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