This is a beautiful nihonto tachi in tachi koshirae from the Azuchi Momoyama period or very early Edo period. The blade is in very good condition with a spectacular polish and the koshirae is in a great state of preservation for its age. The saya still has gold filigree and the blade has a detailed jihada.
NihontoWatchmumei · Momoyama · nagasa 66.3cm · sori 1.1cm
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
This is a beautiful nihonto tachi in tachi koshirae from the Azuchi Momoyama period or very early Edo period. The blade is in very good condition with a spectacular polish and the koshirae is in a great state of preservation for its age. The saya still has gold filigree and the blade has a detailed jihada.
NihontoWatchmumei · Momoyama · nagasa 66.3cm · sori 1.1cm
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
