Description

This is a katana signed by Nobukuni Yoshisuke from Buzen province, dating to Bunmei 18 (1486) in the late Muromachi period. The blade has a unique construction with a flat base transitioning to shinogi-zukuri, featuring a fine ko-itame hada with ji-nie and a bright notare hamon with thick nioi. It is a rare piece showcasing the quality of the Usa Nobukuni school.

刀 銘 信國吉助作 長久 文明十八丙午二月日 Katana: Katana: Signed. Nobukuni YOSHISUKE saku "Chokyu" / Bunmei 18 Hinoe Uma 2 gatujitsu
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刀 銘 信國吉助作 長久 文明十八丙午二月日 Katana: Katana: Signed. Nobukuni YOSHISUKE saku "Chokyu" / Bunmei 18 Hinoe Uma 2 gatujitsu

Katana

¥1,500,000

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Specifications

Nagasa

72.5 cm

Sori

2.2 cm

Motohaba

2.92 cm

Sakihaba

2.02 cm

Dealer

Choshuya

ginza.choshuya.co.jp

¥1,500,000

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