The craft survived the Meiji ban and the occupation’s near-extinction, and rebuilt itself deliberately: licensed forging from 1953, traditional methods required by law, Living National Treasures, and the mukansa rank above judgment.
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThis is a Sukehiro-style katana by the first-generation Ogawa Kanekuni, a master of toranba. It features a broad and magnificent blade with an expertly crafted toranba hamon. The sword is in like-new condition and comes with a koshirae featuring Higo iron fittings with bamboo motifs.
NihontoWatchOffered by Giheiya
Gifu · around 1926-1989
2 pieces on the market now
The modern era (1868 to today)
The craft survived the Meiji ban and the occupation’s near-extinction, and rebuilt itself deliberately: licensed forging from 1953, traditional methods required by law, Living National Treasures, and the mukansa rank above judgment.
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