Description

This is a magnificent katana by Miyairi Akihira, a Living National Treasure, forged in 1959 for Mr. Kunio Kanzawa. The blade features a wide mihaba, substantial kasane, and a long kissaki, with a bohi carved into it. It is certified as NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token and is ranked as Saijyo Saku among Akihira's works.

Katana: Miyairi Akihira Saku Kore An auspicious day in February, Showa 34 (1959), Made for Mr. Kunio Kanzawa (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
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Katana: Miyairi Akihira Saku Kore An auspicious day in February, Showa 34 (1959), Made for Mr. Kunio Kanzawa (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Katana

Starting Bid

¥3,500,000

Tracked across 82 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive

Smith

Miyairi Akihira

Era

Gendaito

Specifications

Nagasa

73 cm

Sori

2.6 cm

Motohaba

3.41 cm

Sakihaba

2.48 cm

Dealer

Aoi Art

aoijapan.com

Starting Bid

¥3,500,000

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