The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
This is a tanto featuring a Daikokuten carving on the blade, signed by Horisenju with a gold inlay kaō. The blade itself is signed by Masahira, a resident of Tatekoshiyama, and was made in the autumn of Showa 60 (1985). The carving is described as a three-dimensional 'niku-bori' style, created by master Ryumura Senju, who studied traditional blade carvings and added his own originality.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
26 pieces on the market now
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
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 a tanto featuring a Daikokuten carving on the blade, signed by Horisenju with a gold inlay kaō. The blade itself is signed by Masahira, a resident of Tatekoshiyama, and was made in the autumn of Showa 60 (1985). The carving is described as a three-dimensional 'niku-bori' style, created by master Ryumura Senju, who studied traditional blade carvings and added his own originality.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa
Fukushima · Showa-Reiwa
26 pieces on the market now
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
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.
