Around 1800 Suishinshi Masahide argued in his writings that the craft must return to the old masters’ methods: the fukkotō revival. His greatest successor Naotane worked convincingly in Bizen and Sōshū manners that had been dead for centuries.
【Sword Type】 Katana 【Mei】 Mumei (Attributed to Den-Shikkake) 【Nagasa】 70.2 cm 【Sori】 1.8 cm 【Motohaba】 3.1 cm 【Sakihaba】 2.1 cm 【Motokasane】 0.7 cm 【Sakikasane】 0.5 cm 【Mekugi-ana】 2 【Jidane】 Itame-hada mixed with Masame-hada, Jinie attached. 【Hamon】 Chu-suguha based, mixed with Nijuba and Kuigai-ba. Ashi and Yo enter, with Sunagashi and Kinsuji appearing. 【Boshi】 Yakitsume style with a slight Kaeri. 【Koshirae】 Black Ishime-ji lacquer Saya, Tsuba made of Iron with openwork design, Fuchi-Kashira made of Shakudo with Nanako-ji and gold Takabori. 【Description】 This work is attributed to the Shikkake school, one of the Yamato Go-pa (Five Schools of Yamato). The Sugata maintains a dignified appearance with a deep Sori. The Jidane shows a characteristic Yamato style with prominent Masame towards the Shinogi-ji. The Hamon is a calm Suguha, yet it contains rich activities such as Kuigai-ba and Kinsuji, displaying the high level of skill associated with the Shikkake masters. The accompanying Koshirae features high-quality Shakudo fittings, making it an excellent piece for both appreciation and collection.
NihontoWatchsigned · 長船 · Shin-Shinto · nagasa 70.5cm · sori 2.4cm
Bizen-den · Bizen · around 1830-1844
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 63%
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Bizen-den · Bizen
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| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukenobu祐信 | 1830-1844 | 0 |
| Suketaka祐高 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1864-1865 | 0 |
| Sukehiro祐廣 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sukekane祐包 | 1868-1912 | 0 |
The Shinshintō revival
Around 1800 Suishinshi Masahide argued in his writings that the craft must return to the old masters’ methods: the fukkotō revival. His greatest successor Naotane worked convincingly in Bizen and Sōshū manners that had been dead for centuries.
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