This katana is a work by Toshinaga (寿命) from Mino Province, dating to the early Edo period (around Enpo era). The Toshinaga lineage of swordsmiths originated in Yamato Province in the late Kamakura period and continued through the Muromachi and Edo periods, with smiths active in various regions. The name Toshinaga, evoking longevity, was highly favored.
NihontoWatchmei · Kanbun (1661-1673) · nagasa 49.8cm · sori 1cm
Mino-den · Mino · around 1661-1673
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
4 pieces on the market now
Mino-den · Mino
15 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
¥900,000
