This is an unsigned ancient sword (koken) from the Yamato province, attributed to the Senjuin school, dating from the late Heian to early Kamakura period. It comes with a vermilion lacquer saya aikuchi tanto koshirae. The description notes the historical significance of swords in Buddhism and for samurai like Uesugi Kenshin.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Senjuin · Koto
Yamato-den · Yamato
21 pieces on the market now
Among the five schools of the Yamato-den, Senjuin (千手院) is held to be the earliest in origin, its name drawn from the Senjudo, a hall enshrining Senju Kannon (the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) said to have stood at the western foothills of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobuyoshi延吉 | 1288-1293 | 29 |
| Sukemitsu助光 | 1243-1247 | 6 |
| Yoshihiro吉弘 | 1352-1356 | 5 |
| Yoshihiro義弘 | 1312-1317 | 3 |
| Yukise行瀬 | Mid-Kamakura to Nanbokucho | 0 |
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.
This is an unsigned ancient sword (koken) from the Yamato province, attributed to the Senjuin school, dating from the late Heian to early Kamakura period. It comes with a vermilion lacquer saya aikuchi tanto koshirae. The description notes the historical significance of swords in Buddhism and for samurai like Uesugi Kenshin.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Senjuin · Koto
Yamato-den · Yamato
21 pieces on the market now
Among the five schools of the Yamato-den, Senjuin (千手院) is held to be the earliest in origin, its name drawn from the Senjudo, a hall enshrining Senju Kannon (the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) said to have stood at the western foothills of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobuyoshi延吉 | 1288-1293 | 29 |
| Sukemitsu助光 | 1243-1247 | 6 |
| Yoshihiro吉弘 | 1352-1356 | 5 |
| Yoshihiro義弘 | 1312-1317 | 3 |
| Yukise行瀬 | Mid-Kamakura to Nanbokucho | 0 |
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.
