The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
This katana is a work by Miyairi Kozaemon Yukihira, born Miyairi Megumi, the second son of Living National Treasure Miyairi Yukihira. Made around 1992, it features a unique katakiriba-zukuri with kiriba on the omote and shinogi-zukuri on the ura, reflecting the smith's challenge to the style of Shizu Saburo Kaneuji. The blade exhibits a broad mihaba, slight sori, and a vibrant hamon with deep nioi and fine sunagashi, characteristic of his pursuit of the Soshu tradition.
NihontoWatchmei · Heisei (1989-2019) · nagasa 70.5cm · sori 1.6cm
Shinano · around 1989-
6 pieces on the market now
Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted within 8 days of receipt (cooling-off). Excludes items with alterations, exhibitions, or photography; return shipping is customer's responsibility. No returns/refunds for overseas deliveries.
¥1,650,000
