NihontoWatchNihontoWatchCertificate reading — 銘 松柏堂 砂川正吉（花押）
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Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteInternet purchases only. If, after seeing the item in person, you are not satisfied with it, we accept a return within 7 days, provided the item shows no abnormality. Return shipping for returns at the customer's convenience is at the customer's expense; please send it prepaid.