This katana is the work of Shodai Kunikiyo, a celebrated swordsmith of the early Edo period. Dated to 1632, it features a tight itame mixed with mokume jihada and Kunikiyo’s signature suguha-chô hamon. The blade is designated NBTHK Jûyô Tôken from the 35th session.
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Shintô – Early Edo Period (kan’ei era: 1624-1644)
69.15 cm
1.7 cm
3.05 cm
This katana is the work of Shodai Kunikiyo, a celebrated swordsmith of the early Edo period. Dated to 1632, it features a tight itame mixed with mokume jihada and Kunikiyo’s signature suguha-chô hamon. The blade is designated NBTHK Jûyô Tôken from the 35th session.
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Tracked across 76 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Shintô – Early Edo Period (kan’ei era: 1624-1644)
69.15 cm
1.7 cm
3.05 cm
