Legend NBTHK: Tokuju (Tokubetsu Juyo Token), Ju (Juyo Token), Toku (Tokubetsu Hozon Token), Ho (Hozon Token), Ko (Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho Token), Maru (Tokubetsu Kicho Token), Ki (Kicho Token) Other Appraisals: Kai (Nihon Token Hozon Kai), Fuji (Fujishiro Matsuo), Shiba (Shibata Mitsuo), Mise (Shop Guarantee) Quality: ☆ (Exceptional), ◎ (Excellent), ○ (Standard), △ (Slightly Substandard), ▲ (Mei Defect/Reference Item) Accessories: Shiro (Shirasaya), Soto (Koshirae) Type: Katana Era: Late Kamakura Nagasa (cm): 72.4 Sori: 2.5 Kasane: 0.65 Certificate: Ho Quality: ○ Accessories: Shiro, Koshirae Among the five Yamato schools, the Senjuin school was the earliest to emerge. This tachi is a rare extant work bearing a niji-mei by Senjuin Yukimitsu, dating to the late Kamakura period, likely corresponding to the Enkyo era as noted in the Meikan. The tachi-sugata is long with pronounced funbari, appearing dignified and strong. The jigane has a slightly darkish tone with utsuri, possessing moisture and clarity. The yaki-ba shows a midare-ba rich in variation not seen in the other four schools, strongly displaying the characteristics of the Senjuin school. Please enjoy this precious, zaimei masterpiece by Senjuin.
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Yamato-den · Yamato · around 1308-1311
Where Yukimitsu 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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Yamato-den · Yamato
23 pieces on the market now
Among the five schools of the Yamato-den, Senjuin (千手院) is held to be the earliest in origin, its name drawn from the Senjudo, a hall enshrining Senju Kannon (the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) said to have stood at the western foothills of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobuyoshi延吉 | 1288-1293 | 29 |
| Sukemitsu助光 | 1243-1247 | 6 |
| Yoshihiro吉弘 | 1352-1356 | 5 |
| Yoshihiro義弘 | 1312-1317 | 3 |
| Akimitsu日光 | 1303-1306 | 0 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
Legend NBTHK: Tokuju (Tokubetsu Juyo Token), Ju (Juyo Token), Toku (Tokubetsu Hozon Token), Ho (Hozon Token), Ko (Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho Token), Maru (Tokubetsu Kicho Token), Ki (Kicho Token) Other Appraisals: Kai (Nihon Token Hozon Kai), Fuji (Fujishiro Matsuo), Shiba (Shibata Mitsuo), Mise (Shop Guarantee) Quality: ☆ (Exceptional), ◎ (Excellent), ○ (Standard), △ (Slightly Substandard), ▲ (Mei Defect/Reference Item) Accessories: Shiro (Shirasaya), Soto (Koshirae) Type: Katana Era: Late Kamakura Nagasa (cm): 72.4 Sori: 2.5 Kasane: 0.65 Certificate: Ho Quality: ○ Accessories: Shiro, Koshirae Among the five Yamato schools, the Senjuin school was the earliest to emerge. This tachi is a rare extant work bearing a niji-mei by Senjuin Yukimitsu, dating to the late Kamakura period, likely corresponding to the Enkyo era as noted in the Meikan. The tachi-sugata is long with pronounced funbari, appearing dignified and strong. The jigane has a slightly darkish tone with utsuri, possessing moisture and clarity. The yaki-ba shows a midare-ba rich in variation not seen in the other four schools, strongly displaying the characteristics of the Senjuin school. Please enjoy this precious, zaimei masterpiece by Senjuin.
NihontoWatchYamato-den · Yamato · around 1308-1311
Where Yukimitsu 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.
Yamato-den · Yamato
23 pieces on the market now
Among the five schools of the Yamato-den, Senjuin (千手院) is held to be the earliest in origin, its name drawn from the Senjudo, a hall enshrining Senju Kannon (the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) said to have stood at the western foothills of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobuyoshi延吉 | 1288-1293 | 29 |
| Sukemitsu助光 | 1243-1247 | 6 |
| Yoshihiro吉弘 | 1352-1356 | 5 |
| Yoshihiro義弘 | 1312-1317 | 3 |
| Akimitsu日光 | 1303-1306 | 0 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
