This listing is for a wakizashi by Yokoyama Kaga Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga, dated to February of the 14th year of Tenpo (1843). Sukenaga, also known as Yokoyama Kakunosuke, was a renowned smith from Bizen province during the late Edo period. He was granted the title of Kaga Suke and permission to engrave the imperial chrysanthemum crest on his tangs, producing elegant blades with vibrant choji-midare hamon reminiscent of Kamakura-period Bizen Ichimonji works.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Tenpo (1830-1844)
Bizen-den · Bizen
39 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukenobu祐信 | 1830-1844 | 0 |
| Suketaka祐高 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1864-1865 | 0 |
| Sukehiro祐廣 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sukekane祐包 | 1868-1912 | 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 listing is for a wakizashi by Yokoyama Kaga Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga, dated to February of the 14th year of Tenpo (1843). Sukenaga, also known as Yokoyama Kakunosuke, was a renowned smith from Bizen province during the late Edo period. He was granted the title of Kaga Suke and permission to engrave the imperial chrysanthemum crest on his tangs, producing elegant blades with vibrant choji-midare hamon reminiscent of Kamakura-period Bizen Ichimonji works.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Tenpo (1830-1844)
Bizen-den · Bizen
39 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukenobu祐信 | 1830-1844 | 0 |
| Suketaka祐高 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1864-1865 | 0 |
| Sukehiro祐廣 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sukekane祐包 | 1868-1912 | 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.
