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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Hisamichi with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Hisamichi is a swordsmith in Yamashiro province(today’s Kyoto prefecture) in the early Edo period. He studied sword forging techniques under the master, the second-gen Iganokami Kanemichi, one of the most well-known swordsmiths in Yamashiro province. He received the honorable title of Omi No Kami(近江守) in 1661. The emperor back then gave the title of Kami to those who were excellent at sword making. After receiving this title, the swordsmith added it to his maker’s name when he signed his swords, such as Omino Kami Hisamichi. Hisamichi was also known as one of Gokaji. (five most prestigious swordsmiths in Kyoto)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 allowed him to use this emblem, which was quite honorable for any swordsmiths. A chrysanthemum emblem remains in the tang of this blade. Although the signature “Hisamichi ” was cut due to the size adjustment in the past, NBTHK concluded it was forged by Hisamichi based on the blade’s characteristics. Hisamichi established the school called Ouminokami Hisamichi Ke, which played an essential role in Mishina school, a prestigious sword school in Kyoto in the Edo period. This sword has a Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). The blade is in excellent condition, and the beauty of the Hamon and Jihada is worth mentioning. It accompanies by the intricate sword mounting as well. *We will have Tsuka’s (Handle) silk lacing rewrapped without any extra charge if requested. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 63.7 cm(25.0 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 1.4 cm( 0.55 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. 【Other Details】 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. The dragon pattern decorates this Fuchi Kashira. Especially at Kashira, two dragons are facing each other and twist their bodies as if they follow the shape of the handle. Initially, the dragon is an imaginary creature that is regarded as a symbol of auspicious signs. Its body is likened to nine animals: antlers are deer, the head is a camel, eyes are demons, the neck is a snake, belly is Mizuchi (蛟, mythical animal in Japan which looks like a snake and have a horn and four legs), scales are fish, claws are falcons, palms are tigers, and ears are cows. It was thought that the dragon would reign at the top of all animals because of its odd-looking appearance. Japanese people appreciate this beast motif as the all-purpose auspicious pattern. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The handle wrapping(Tsuka Maki) is aged as you can see in other photos so we can replace it to a new silk lacing if you request. 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. Dragons and fishes are designed on the surface. In Japan, since there is a belief that believes the d

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Hisamichi NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Hisamichi NBTHK Hozon Certificate

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長さ

63.7 cm

反り

1.4 cm

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サムライミュージアム

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