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Description

A tanto attributed to Aizu Motooki, an excellent smith from the late Edo period. Motooki was born in Aizu in 1818 and became a student of Ishido Unju Korekazu in Edo in 1859. He is considered one of the best smiths from Aizu during the late Edo period, along with Aizu 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

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Motooki

Tanto: Aizu Motooki

ubu · Bunsei (1818-1830)

SOLD
Motooki — 1 of 2
Motooki — 2 of 2
1 / 2
1 / 2
Motooki — 1 of 2Motooki — 2 of 2
Measurements & details
Smith
Motooki
Type
Tanto
Period
Around 1818–1830(Bunsei)
Province
Mutsu
Signature
ubu
Description

A tanto attributed to Aizu Motooki, an excellent smith from the late Edo period. Motooki was born in Aizu in 1818 and became a student of Ishido Unju Korekazu in Edo in 1859. He is considered one of the best smiths from Aizu during the late Edo period, along with Aizu 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

About the maker

Motooki

元興

Iwashiro · around 1818-1830

Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 39%

2 pieces on the market now

›
2 works by Motooki on the market→
Motooki — full profile
Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
C
Choshuya
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealerwww.choshuya.co.jp
✓Ships worldwide✓English support
Return policy

If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.

View all of Choshuya’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
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  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki

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Description

A tanto attributed to Aizu Motooki, an excellent smith from the late Edo period. Motooki was born in Aizu in 1818 and became a student of Ishido Unju Korekazu in Edo in 1859. He is considered one of the best smiths from Aizu during the late Edo period, along with Aizu 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

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tanto
Motooki

Tanto: Aizu Motooki

ubu · Bunsei (1818-1830)

SOLD
Motooki — 1 of 2
Motooki — 2 of 2
1 / 2
1 / 2
Motooki — 1 of 2Motooki — 2 of 2
Measurements & details
Smith
Motooki
Type
Tanto
Period
Around 1818–1830(Bunsei)
Province
Mutsu
Signature
ubu
Description

A tanto attributed to Aizu Motooki, an excellent smith from the late Edo period. Motooki was born in Aizu in 1818 and became a student of Ishido Unju Korekazu in Edo in 1859. He is considered one of the best smiths from Aizu during the late Edo period, along with Aizu 11th generation Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

About the maker

Motooki

元興

Iwashiro · around 1818-1830

Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 39%

2 pieces on the market now

›
2 works by Motooki on the market→
Motooki — full profile
Warning — certificate not found

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.

Seller
C
Choshuya
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealerwww.choshuya.co.jp
✓Ships worldwide✓English support
Return policy

If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.

View all of Choshuya’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

More works by Motooki

View all →
Toushin
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Previously sold by Motooki

Choshuya
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Tantō

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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

  • Dealer Directory
  • Artist Directory
  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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