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 daisho (matching set) by Miyairi Kiyohira. The tachi was made in Showa 54 (1979) and the wakizashi in Showa 55 (1980). Kiyohira was a Mukansa swordsmith who lived in Nagano prefecture and pursued both Soshu and Bizen traditions.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 76cm · sori 1.91cm
Nagano · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 60%
6 pieces on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
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.
Price on request
This is a daisho (matching set) by Miyairi Kiyohira. The tachi was made in Showa 54 (1979) and the wakizashi in Showa 55 (1980). Kiyohira was a Mukansa swordsmith who lived in Nagano prefecture and pursued both Soshu and Bizen traditions.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 76cm · sori 1.91cm
Nagano · around 1926-1989
Tōken Taikan top 60%
6 pieces on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
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.
Price on request
