This is a signed wakizashi by Nobukuni from the Muromachi period, accompanied by an old Kantei-Kofuda certificate. The Fuchi is signed by Naoteru, and the copper Kozuka, depicting an ox and a herdsman, has a blade signed by Inoue Izuminokami Kunisada. The tsukamaki shows signs of age-related deterioration.
NihontoWatchmei · Muromachi · nagasa 44cm · sori 1cm
Yamashiro-den · Yamashiro · around 1469-1487
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku
1 piece on the market now
Where Nobukuni stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Yamashiro-den · Yamashiro
32 pieces on the market now
Few Kyoto houses bridged two traditions as deliberately as Nobukuni (信国), the Yamashiro-den lineage whose work runs from the Nanbokucho period through Muromachi and on, in a western branch, into the shinto age. The first generation, the smith the NBTHK counts as shodai, is the master of the Enbun, Koan and Joji years; the older registers placed a founding Nobukuni back in the Kenmu era, but the published sources set that legend aside, since no work survives so early and the style of the oldest dated blades connects directly with that of Sadamune. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobukuni信國 | 1356-1361 | 69 |
| Nobukuni信國 | 1383-1392 | 33 |
| Nobukuni信國 | 1394-1428 | 44 |
| Yoshikane吉包 | 1661-1686 | 7 |
| Masanobu正信 | 1356-1361 | 4 |
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.
Swords are non-returnable (blades cannot be re-imported to Japan). Insured shipping; damage/loss claims reported within 5 days of receipt. Cancellation fee 10% before shipment; not possible after shipment.
This is a signed wakizashi by Nobukuni from the Muromachi period, accompanied by an old Kantei-Kofuda certificate. The Fuchi is signed by Naoteru, and the copper Kozuka, depicting an ox and a herdsman, has a blade signed by Inoue Izuminokami Kunisada. The tsukamaki shows signs of age-related deterioration.
NihontoWatchmei · Muromachi · nagasa 44cm · sori 1cm
Yamashiro-den · Yamashiro · around 1469-1487
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku
1 piece on the market now
Where Nobukuni stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Yamashiro-den · Yamashiro
32 pieces on the market now
Few Kyoto houses bridged two traditions as deliberately as Nobukuni (信国), the Yamashiro-den lineage whose work runs from the Nanbokucho period through Muromachi and on, in a western branch, into the shinto age. The first generation, the smith the NBTHK counts as shodai, is the master of the Enbun, Koan and Joji years; the older registers placed a founding Nobukuni back in the Kenmu era, but the published sources set that legend aside, since no work survives so early and the style of the oldest dated blades connects directly with that of Sadamune. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobukuni信國 | 1356-1361 | 69 |
| Nobukuni信國 | 1383-1392 | 33 |
| Nobukuni信國 | 1394-1428 | 44 |
| Yoshikane吉包 | 1661-1686 | 7 |
| Masanobu正信 | 1356-1361 | 4 |
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.
Swords are non-returnable (blades cannot be re-imported to Japan). Insured shipping; damage/loss claims reported within 5 days of receipt. Cancellation fee 10% before shipment; not possible after shipment.
