This is a kozuka carved in katakiri bori depicting peonies and shishi, made of high-quality shakudo. It is attributed to Yanagawa Naomasa, founder of the Yanagawa school, but the mei is considered gimei due to lack of resemblance to known examples and absence of papers. Despite the gimei status, the kozuka is in decent condition and offered at a budget-friendly price.
NihontoWatch
Naomasa
Edo
Gimei (false signature)
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.
All swords sold for $5000 USD or less are considered final! Swords above the $5000 range may be returned for any reason within 48 hrs. Buyer will receive a full refund minus shipping/handling, insurance and or any fees incurred in shipping or sale.
This is a kozuka carved in katakiri bori depicting peonies and shishi, made of high-quality shakudo. It is attributed to Yanagawa Naomasa, founder of the Yanagawa school, but the mei is considered gimei due to lack of resemblance to known examples and absence of papers. Despite the gimei status, the kozuka is in decent condition and offered at a budget-friendly price.
NihontoWatchNaomasa
Edo
Gimei (false signature)
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.
All swords sold for $5000 USD or less are considered final! Swords above the $5000 range may be returned for any reason within 48 hrs. Buyer will receive a full refund minus shipping/handling, insurance and or any fees incurred in shipping or sale.
