This listing features a katana by Kusano Yoshiaki, who was from Inaba Province and studied under Gassan Sadakichi in Osaka. Yoshiaki was influenced by Sadakazu, known as Naniwa Masamune, and produced many excellent works from Ansei to the early Meiji period. After the Meiji Restoration, he was appointed an Imperial Household Artist.
mei · Koka (1844-1848)


Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1844-1848
Tōken Taikan top 97%
2 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
40 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 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 Kusano Yoshiaki, who was from Inaba Province and studied under Gassan Sadakichi in Osaka. Yoshiaki was influenced by Sadakazu, known as Naniwa Masamune, and produced many excellent works from Ansei to the early Meiji period. After the Meiji Restoration, he was appointed an Imperial Household Artist.
mei · Koka (1844-1848)


Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1844-1848
Tōken Taikan top 97%
2 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
40 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 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.