Description

This is a slightly small-sized tanto by Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide, a renowned disciple of Kiyomaro, made in Osaka around the Keio era (1865-1868). The blade features intricate cherry blossom carvings and an inscription, showcasing a well-forged masame-hada jigane and an active nie-deki hamon. It comes with an Aikuchi Koshirae adorned with wave designs and gold maki-e, and is accompanied by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers.

Tanto:Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide Made in Osaka (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) ((NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token))
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Tanto:Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide Made in Osaka (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) ((NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token))

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Starting Bid

¥1,350,000

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Smith

Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide

Era

Shin-shinto

Specifications

Nagasa

18.3 cm

Motohaba

2.13 cm

Dealer

Aoi Art

aoijapan.com

Starting Bid

¥1,350,000

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