This katana is attributed to Rai Kuniyasu, a smith from the Chiyozuru school in Echizen province, active during the mid-Nambokuchô period. It features a wide mihaba, substantial koshizori, and an impressive ô-kissaki, characteristic of its era. The blade exhibits a dark jigane with mixed itame and mokume, and a bright chû-suguha hamon with nie-laden nioiguchi, all contributing to its NBTHK Jûyô Tôken designation.
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Kotô – mid-nambokuchô (jôji era: 1362-1368)
71.2 cm
2.45 cm
3.15 cm
Chiyozuru School千代鶴派
This katana is attributed to Rai Kuniyasu, a smith from the Chiyozuru school in Echizen province, active during the mid-Nambokuchô period. It features a wide mihaba, substantial koshizori, and an impressive ô-kissaki, characteristic of its era. The blade exhibits a dark jigane with mixed itame and mokume, and a bright chû-suguha hamon with nie-laden nioiguchi, all contributing to its NBTHK Jûyô Tôken designation.
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Tracked across 76 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Kotô – mid-nambokuchô (jôji era: 1362-1368)
71.2 cm
2.45 cm
3.15 cm
Chiyozuru School千代鶴派
