This is a tachi by Munetsugu, an active swordsmith in Wakasa Province during the Middle Muromachi period (Eishō era). The blade features a robust form with a long kissaki and a light feel due to the bo-hi carved on both sides. The jigane shows well-forged masame-hada with ji-nie and chikei, characteristic of koto blades. The hamon is a bright and clear suguha with thick nie along the habuchi and strong kinsuji, displaying rich activity within a quiet pattern.
NihontoWatchubu · Kakitsu (1441-1444) · nagasa 69.5cm · sori 2.4cm
Mino · around 1441-1444
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a tachi by Munetsugu, an active swordsmith in Wakasa Province during the Middle Muromachi period (Eishō era). The blade features a robust form with a long kissaki and a light feel due to the bo-hi carved on both sides. The jigane shows well-forged masame-hada with ji-nie and chikei, characteristic of koto blades. The hamon is a bright and clear suguha with thick nie along the habuchi and strong kinsuji, displaying rich activity within a quiet pattern.
NihontoWatchubu · Kakitsu (1441-1444) · nagasa 69.5cm · sori 2.4cm
Mino · around 1441-1444
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.