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 is a katana made by Kotani Kaneyoshi in the Showa period. The blade has a nagasa of 69.52 cm and comes with a shirasaya. It is a valuable piece for understanding Kaneyoshi's work, as his works are scarce.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 69.52cm · sori 1.93cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
1 piece on the market now
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 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a katana made by Kotani Kaneyoshi in the Showa period. The blade has a nagasa of 69.52 cm and comes with a shirasaya. It is a valuable piece for understanding Kaneyoshi's work, as his works are scarce.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 69.52cm · sori 1.93cm
Mino · around 1926-1989
1 piece on the market now
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 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
