This is a tachi by Yukikuni of the Senjuin school, dating to the early Kamakura period. The Senjuin school is said to have been founded in Senjuin Valley at the foot of Wakakusa Mountain in Nara. This Yukikuni is likely a smith in the line of Yukinobu, who used the character "Yuki" in their names. This is a valuable tachi for researching the history of the Senjuin school, as there are very few signed works from this period.
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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 a tachi by Yukikuni of the Senjuin school, dating to the early Kamakura period. The Senjuin school is said to have been founded in Senjuin Valley at the foot of Wakakusa Mountain in Nara. This Yukikuni is likely a smith in the line of Yukinobu, who used the character "Yuki" in their names. This is a valuable tachi for researching the history of the Senjuin school, as there are very few signed works from this period.
NihontoWatchBETAYamato-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.
