NihontoWatchOrdering number:22612Katana: in Army Gunto KoshiraeSignature: Nōshū Koseki Kanenori Godai-denResided in Fushimi Inari, Yamashiro Province濃州古関兼則五代伝山城国振伏見稲荷住We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku.Habaki: Single-layered plain copper with gold decorationsBlade Length: 71.6 cm (28.19 in)Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)Mekugi Hole: 1Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.2 cm (1.26 in)Width at Tip: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)Thickness of rim (Kasane): 1.75 cm (0.69 in)Sword Weight: 750 gramsEra: Showa periodShape: A piece with a wide body, thick kasane, deep curvature, and standard kissaki.Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and appears almost plain.Hamon: Nioi-deki with well-forged gunome-midare extending up to the yokote.Features: Although the signature states “Nōshū Koseki Kanenori Godai-den, Resided in Fushimi Inari, Yamashiro Province,” the blade itself is not particularly old.The blade has a length of 71.6 cm and comes with Army Gunto Koshirae.Recommended for Iaido practice or as a display piece.Koshirae: Comes with Army Gunto Koshirae.Aoi Art’s Comment: This piece has sufficient length and is in healthy condition.AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.Price:280,000JPY商談中 HOLDRelated Items:Katana:Mumei (attributed to Den Ayakoji)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu)Katana: Hokke Saburo Nobufusa(Guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon)Katana :Mumei (Unsigned), Den (Go)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Katana:Mumei (Den Aoe) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Katana:Mumei (attributed to Den Hosho).(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)Katana: Chikushu Ju So Tsutomu(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
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Hoki · around 1861-1864
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Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
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