This listing features a katana by Munehiro, a smith from the Higo Dotanuki school, dated Bunkyu 3rd year (1863). Munehiro was the tenth-generation descendant of Dotanuki Uenosuke and studied under Numata Arimune. His works span from Tenpo 2nd year (1831) to Meiji 4th year (1871), often emulating older styles.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Dotanuki · Tenpo (1830-1844)
Bizen-den · Higo · around 1830-1868
Tōken Taikan top 87%
1 piece on the market now
Bizen-den · Higo
12 pieces on the market now
The Dōtanuki (同田貫) line took shape in Kikuchi District of Higo Province toward the close of the Muromachi period and carried its activity forward into the shintō era, spanning the Momoyama transition into early Edo. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Muneharu宗春 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Kunikatsu國勝 | 1558-1570 | 0 |
| Kagemasa景和 | 1596-1615 | 0 |
| Munehiro宗廣 | 1830-1868 | 0 |
| Kozukenosuke上野介 | 1596-1615 | 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 features a katana by Munehiro, a smith from the Higo Dotanuki school, dated Bunkyu 3rd year (1863). Munehiro was the tenth-generation descendant of Dotanuki Uenosuke and studied under Numata Arimune. His works span from Tenpo 2nd year (1831) to Meiji 4th year (1871), often emulating older styles.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Dotanuki · Tenpo (1830-1844)
Bizen-den · Higo · around 1830-1868
Tōken Taikan top 87%
1 piece on the market now
Bizen-den · Higo
12 pieces on the market now
The Dōtanuki (同田貫) line took shape in Kikuchi District of Higo Province toward the close of the Muromachi period and carried its activity forward into the shintō era, spanning the Momoyama transition into early Edo. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Muneharu宗春 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Kunikatsu國勝 | 1558-1570 | 0 |
| Kagemasa景和 | 1596-1615 | 0 |
| Munehiro宗廣 | 1830-1868 | 0 |
| Kozukenosuke上野介 | 1596-1615 | 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.
