This listing features a katana by Tsunanobu (Akama), active around the Bunsei era (1818-1830). Tsunanobu, also known as Kisaburo, was a student of Kato Tsunaie from Yonezawa in Dewa Province. He later moved his activities to Edo, known for his wide range of skills including toran-midare, gunome-choji, and yoroi-doshi tanto.
NihontoWatch
Dewa · around 1830-1844
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This listing features a katana by Tsunanobu (Akama), active around the Bunsei era (1818-1830). Tsunanobu, also known as Kisaburo, was a student of Kato Tsunaie from Yonezawa in Dewa Province. He later moved his activities to Edo, known for his wide range of skills including toran-midare, gunome-choji, and yoroi-doshi tanto.
NihontoWatchDewa · around 1830-1844
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
