A katana by Higo Dodanuki Heibei, dating to the early Edo period (Keicho era). Dodanuki originated from a village name in Higo province, present-day Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. A land survey ledger from the Keicho era mentions a craftsman named Dodanuki Uenosuke.
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Higo · around 1573-1592
Tōken Taikan top 63%
1 piece on the market now
The Momoyama period (1573 to 1615)
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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.
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.
A katana by Higo Dodanuki Heibei, dating to the early Edo period (Keicho era). Dodanuki originated from a village name in Higo province, present-day Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. A land survey ledger from the Keicho era mentions a craftsman named Dodanuki Uenosuke.
NihontoWatchHigo · around 1573-1592
Tōken Taikan top 63%
1 piece on the market now
The Momoyama period (1573 to 1615)
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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.
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.
