This listing from Ginza Choshuya features a wakizashi signed by Harima no Kami Teruhiro. The smith was active during the early Edo period, specifically around the Kanei era, and was originally from Owari province before moving to Aki province. Teruhiro is noted for his highly regarded work, which evokes the style of Soshu masters.
NihontoWatchmei · Kanei (1624-1644)
Mino-den · Aki
5 pieces on the market now
The Teruhiro line takes its place in Hiroshima, in Aki province, where its swords were forged from the close of the Momoyama period into early Edo. The first generation (shodai) is recorded in the setsumei as a native of Mino, a later descendant of Kanetsune of Seki, who signed at first as Kanetomo (兼友 or 兼伴) before studying under Umetada Myōju, taking the name Teruhiro, and receiving the court title Higo no Kami. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1589-1615 | 38 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1624-1644 | 5 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1748-1751 | 0 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1661-1673 | 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 from Ginza Choshuya features a wakizashi signed by Harima no Kami Teruhiro. The smith was active during the early Edo period, specifically around the Kanei era, and was originally from Owari province before moving to Aki province. Teruhiro is noted for his highly regarded work, which evokes the style of Soshu masters.
NihontoWatchmei · Kanei (1624-1644)
Mino-den · Aki
5 pieces on the market now
The Teruhiro line takes its place in Hiroshima, in Aki province, where its swords were forged from the close of the Momoyama period into early Edo. The first generation (shodai) is recorded in the setsumei as a native of Mino, a later descendant of Kanetsune of Seki, who signed at first as Kanetomo (兼友 or 兼伴) before studying under Umetada Myōju, taking the name Teruhiro, and receiving the court title Higo no Kami. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1589-1615 | 38 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1624-1644 | 5 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1748-1751 | 0 |
| Teruhiro輝廣 | 1661-1673 | 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.
