This katana, forged by Jôshû Kunishige in August 1648, exhibits the distinctive Mishina-school style, influenced by Dewa Daijô Kunimichi. It features a spectacular ô-mokume jihada and an explosive gunome-midare hamon. The blade is certified Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK and comes with a remarkable provenance, having been confiscated by U.S. Forces in 1945 and returned to Japan in 1997, complete with its original koshirae.
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Shintô, Early Edo Period (keian era: 1648-1652)
70 cm
1.8 cm
2.9 cm
This katana, forged by Jôshû Kunishige in August 1648, exhibits the distinctive Mishina-school style, influenced by Dewa Daijô Kunimichi. It features a spectacular ô-mokume jihada and an explosive gunome-midare hamon. The blade is certified Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK and comes with a remarkable provenance, having been confiscated by U.S. Forces in 1945 and returned to Japan in 1997, complete with its original koshirae.
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Tracked across 76 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Shintô, Early Edo Period (keian era: 1648-1652)
70 cm
1.8 cm
2.9 cm
