This is a masterwork tanto by Shodai Nobukuni, a supreme swordsmith of the Nambokuchô period, bridging Rai and Sôshû traditions. It features a wide hira-zukuri shape, fine itame mixed with mokume jihada, and a ko-nie-laden notare-chô hamon. The blade is adorned with distinguished horimono and comes with late Edo period aikuchi koshirae, including exquisite silver menuki and a Gotô school kozuka.
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Shodai Nobukuni
Kôtô – nambokuchô Period (circa enbun~jôji eras: 1356~1368)
28.7 cm
0.2 cm
2.75 cm
This is a masterwork tanto by Shodai Nobukuni, a supreme swordsmith of the Nambokuchô period, bridging Rai and Sôshû traditions. It features a wide hira-zukuri shape, fine itame mixed with mokume jihada, and a ko-nie-laden notare-chô hamon. The blade is adorned with distinguished horimono and comes with late Edo period aikuchi koshirae, including exquisite silver menuki and a Gotô school kozuka.
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Tracked across 76 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Shodai Nobukuni
Kôtô – nambokuchô Period (circa enbun~jôji eras: 1356~1368)
28.7 cm
0.2 cm
2.75 cm