Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Awatacuhi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna (粟田口近江守忠綱). The maker’s name Tadatsuna lasted two generations, and we believe it was forged by the first gen, judging from how the signature is written on the tang. He was one of the top-tier swordsmiths during the early Edo period. He was especially active in sword-forging during the Kanei-Manji era ( 1624-1661 ). He was born in the 14th year of the Keicho era (1609) as the son of Asai family in Himeji city, Harima province (Today’s Hyogo prefecture). It is said that he called himself an offspring of Awataguchi Kunitsuna, one of the most famous swordsmiths in Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto) during the late Heian-early Kamakura period. This is why Tatasuna signed Awataguchi at the beginning of his signature. According to available records, the earliest work the first-gen Tadatsuna created is from the 6th year of the Kan-Ei era (1629). And he started to forge swords in Yamashiro province in the 14th year of the Kan-Ei era (1637). Eventually, he moved to Osaka in the first year of the Keian era (1648). The latest work signed by the first-gen Tadatsuna is in the 4th year of the Enpo era (1676), when he was 67 years old. His son, the second-gen Tadatsuna, is also known as Ikanshi Tadatsuna, and he is one of the most renowned swordsmiths in Osaka during the early Edo period. He mastered excellent sword-forging techniques from his father, the first-gen Tadatsuna. Osaka Shinto The blades forged by the first-gen Tadatsuna are categorized as Osaka Shinto. Shinto is Japanese Sword terminology that refers to the swords forged during 1596-1781. The blades made in the Osaka area during this period are called Osaka Shinto. There are many famous swordsmiths in this Osaka Shinto era. After Hideyoshi Toyotomi built Osaka castle, Osaka city flourished as a castle town and became the business center. Many swordsmiths moved to Osaka to look for better opportunities. They not only forged swords for those Samurai who lived in Osaka but also for feudal lords nationwide. Ikanshi Tadatsuna(Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna), Inoue Shinkai, and Tsuda Sukehiro are the most famous among many swordsmiths. One of the most notable characteristics of Osaka Shinto is its beauty in Jigane. Jigane is a visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during the forging process), which made it possible by the location of Osaka. Osaka had close access to the Tamahagane(special carbon steel to make Japanese swords) production sites. The swordsmiths residing in Osaka were able to get high-quality carbon steel from these sites. Horimono You can find the engraving of a Tsurugi (Double-edged blade) on one side and dragon on the other side. This blade is Kurikaraken, which is the sword that Fudo Myo-O (不動明王, acalanātha) holds with his right hand. Fudo Myo-O is one of the objects of worship in Buddhism. According to a theory, it is the incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来, Mahāvairocana, the principal image of esoteric Buddhism). Kurikara-ken was named after its appearance that Kurikara Ryu-O (倶利伽羅龍王, dragon) is winding around the sword. It is believed Kurikara-Ken could cut off worldly desires: Sandoku (三毒). Sandoku is the three fundamental human desires; Ton (貪, greed), Jin (瞋, anger, grudge), Chi (癡, delusion, complaint). The dragon itself is also a popular theme for decorating the Japanese sword. In Japan, people appreciate the dragon design as an all-purpose auspicious pattern. *The certificate mentions that the engraving was made after the blade had originally been forged. It is called Horimono Atobori. This blade is appraised as a Hozon Token(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, well preserved with artistic value. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 52.0 cm ( 20.5 inches
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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Mihara NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanemori NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$5,881
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Den Nohshu Daido NTHK Kanteisho for the blade
$1,984
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanefusa with NBTHK Kicho Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Awatacuhi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This blade was signed by Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna (粟田口近江守忠綱). The maker’s name Tadatsuna lasted two generations, and we believe it was forged by the first gen, judging from how the signature is written on the tang. He was one of the top-tier swordsmiths during the early Edo period. He was especially active in sword-forging during the Kanei-Manji era ( 1624-1661 ). He was born in the 14th year of the Keicho era (1609) as the son of Asai family in Himeji city, Harima province (Today’s Hyogo prefecture). It is said that he called himself an offspring of Awataguchi Kunitsuna, one of the most famous swordsmiths in Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto) during the late Heian-early Kamakura period. This is why Tatasuna signed Awataguchi at the beginning of his signature. According to available records, the earliest work the first-gen Tadatsuna created is from the 6th year of the Kan-Ei era (1629). And he started to forge swords in Yamashiro province in the 14th year of the Kan-Ei era (1637). Eventually, he moved to Osaka in the first year of the Keian era (1648). The latest work signed by the first-gen Tadatsuna is in the 4th year of the Enpo era (1676), when he was 67 years old. His son, the second-gen Tadatsuna, is also known as Ikanshi Tadatsuna, and he is one of the most renowned swordsmiths in Osaka during the early Edo period. He mastered excellent sword-forging techniques from his father, the first-gen Tadatsuna. Osaka Shinto The blades forged by the first-gen Tadatsuna are categorized as Osaka Shinto. Shinto is Japanese Sword terminology that refers to the swords forged during 1596-1781. The blades made in the Osaka area during this period are called Osaka Shinto. There are many famous swordsmiths in this Osaka Shinto era. After Hideyoshi Toyotomi built Osaka castle, Osaka city flourished as a castle town and became the business center. Many swordsmiths moved to Osaka to look for better opportunities. They not only forged swords for those Samurai who lived in Osaka but also for feudal lords nationwide. Ikanshi Tadatsuna(Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna), Inoue Shinkai, and Tsuda Sukehiro are the most famous among many swordsmiths. One of the most notable characteristics of Osaka Shinto is its beauty in Jigane. Jigane is a visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during the forging process), which made it possible by the location of Osaka. Osaka had close access to the Tamahagane(special carbon steel to make Japanese swords) production sites. The swordsmiths residing in Osaka were able to get high-quality carbon steel from these sites. Horimono You can find the engraving of a Tsurugi (Double-edged blade) on one side and dragon on the other side. This blade is Kurikaraken, which is the sword that Fudo Myo-O (不動明王, acalanātha) holds with his right hand. Fudo Myo-O is one of the objects of worship in Buddhism. According to a theory, it is the incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来, Mahāvairocana, the principal image of esoteric Buddhism). Kurikara-ken was named after its appearance that Kurikara Ryu-O (倶利伽羅龍王, dragon) is winding around the sword. It is believed Kurikara-Ken could cut off worldly desires: Sandoku (三毒). Sandoku is the three fundamental human desires; Ton (貪, greed), Jin (瞋, anger, grudge), Chi (癡, delusion, complaint). The dragon itself is also a popular theme for decorating the Japanese sword. In Japan, people appreciate the dragon design as an all-purpose auspicious pattern. *The certificate mentions that the engraving was made after the blade had originally been forged. It is called Horimono Atobori. This blade is appraised as a Hozon Token(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, well preserved with artistic value. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 52.0 cm ( 20.5 inches
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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
52 cm
1.2 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Mihara NBTHK Hozon Certificate
$2,170
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanemori NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$5,881
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Attributed to Den Nohshu Daido NTHK Kanteisho for the blade
$1,984
Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Kanefusa with NBTHK Kicho Certificate
$2,971
