The divided-courts war impoverished the court society that had sustained Kyōto’s most refined work. With the last Rai masters the classic line effectively closed, while Hasebe and Nobukuni carried the new Sōshū manner into the capital.
This is a katana attributed to the Echizen Rai school from the late Nanbokucho period. It features utsuri and a highly active suguha hamon. The blade is solid and robust with a wide mihaba, and it comes with a respectable koshirae.
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Yamashiro-den · Echizen
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| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Echizen越前 | 1312-1317 | 1 |
Yamashiro in the Nanbokuchō period
The divided-courts war impoverished the court society that had sustained Kyōto’s most refined work. With the last Rai masters the classic line effectively closed, while Hasebe and Nobukuni carried the new Sōshū manner into the capital.
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.
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