Description

This katana was made by Kiyonao, whose real name is Takashi Matsukawa, in 1985. He was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1955 and studied under Miyairi Kiyomune, the brother of Living National Treasure Miyairi Akihira. Kiyonao is a highly skilled smith, having received numerous awards at the NBTHK's new sword exhibitions, and specializes in copying Soshu masters, particularly Sadamune, as exemplified by this piece.

刀 望浅岳清直作之(松川清直) 昭和六十年一月吉日(相州貞宗写し)

刀 望浅岳清直作之(松川清直) 昭和六十年一月吉日(相州貞宗写し)

Katana

¥880,000

Tracked across 76 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive

Smith

Kiyonao

School

Miyairi

Era

Gendaito

Specifications

Nagasa

73 cm

Sori

2.2 cm

Motohaba

3.4 cm

Sakihaba

2.7 cm

Dealer

Samurai Shokai

samuraishokai.jp