Description

This antique Japanese wakizashi is signed by Yamashiro Daijyo Minamoto Kunishige, an active smith during the early Edo period (1645-1648) from the Mizuta school in Bitchu province. It comes with a complete koshirae, including a Fuchi-Kashira with a running water and plant motif, chrysanthemum Menuki, an iron Tsuba, and a black lacquer Saya decorated with Makie chrysanthemum patterns. The blade is certified as Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK.

Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Minamoto Kunishige NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by Minamoto Kunishige NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate

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Smith

Minamoto Kunishige

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School

Mizuta

Era

Edo

Specifications

Nagasa

47.6 cm

Sori

0.8 cm

About the maker

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1 Jūyō Tōken
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Dealer

Samurai Museum

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