A long early Edo katana signed Sesshu Ju Yasunaga / Nagayuki. The sugata places this sword in the latter part of the 17th century, perhaps around kanbun (1661-1673). It is mounted in shirasaya with a silver foil habaki.
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Shinto · Settsu · around 1661-1673
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
1 piece on the market now
Where Yasunaga stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Shinto · Settsu
2 pieces on the market now
Settsu Province, and Osaka in particular, gathered the smiths the setsumei group under the name Osaka Ishido (大坂石堂). " Within that movement the setsumei trace a clear chain of teaching. Bicchu no Kami Yasuhiro stood at the head of the Kishu group, his followers sharing the "yasu"[[c:1]] element in their names; Kawachi no Kami Yasunaga, styled Hachizaemon, studied under Yasuhiro, moved from Kishu to Osaka, and took the title Kawachi no Kami. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nagayuki長幸 | 1673-1681 | 10 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1661-1690 | 0 |
| Sukekuni祐國 | 1661-1673 | 1 |
| Yasunaga康永 | 1661-1673 | 1 |
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.
Three day, no penalty, inspection on every item. Returns must be in the same condition as shipped. Actual costs will be charged on returned items. No restocking fee. If you did not like the item is a good enough reason for return.
A long early Edo katana signed Sesshu Ju Yasunaga / Nagayuki. The sugata places this sword in the latter part of the 17th century, perhaps around kanbun (1661-1673). It is mounted in shirasaya with a silver foil habaki.
NihontoWatchShinto · Settsu · around 1661-1673
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
1 piece on the market now
Where Yasunaga stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Shinto · Settsu
2 pieces on the market now
Settsu Province, and Osaka in particular, gathered the smiths the setsumei group under the name Osaka Ishido (大坂石堂). " Within that movement the setsumei trace a clear chain of teaching. Bicchu no Kami Yasuhiro stood at the head of the Kishu group, his followers sharing the "yasu"[[c:1]] element in their names; Kawachi no Kami Yasunaga, styled Hachizaemon, studied under Yasuhiro, moved from Kishu to Osaka, and took the title Kawachi no Kami. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nagayuki長幸 | 1673-1681 | 10 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1661-1690 | 0 |
| Sukekuni祐國 | 1661-1673 | 1 |
| Yasunaga康永 | 1661-1673 | 1 |
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.
Three day, no penalty, inspection on every item. Returns must be in the same condition as shipped. Actual costs will be charged on returned items. No restocking fee. If you did not like the item is a good enough reason for return.
