NihontoWatchNobuyoshi was a swordsmith active in Kyoto during the early Edo period. He is counted among the "Kyo-Gokaji(京五鍛冶)"—the five most renowned swordsmiths representing Kyoto during that era. The condition is excellent. It comes with *Aikuchi*-style mountings (*koshirae*) and a plain wood storage scabbard (*shirasaya*). Signature : Yamashirokokuju Fujiwara Nobuyoshi Nagasa : 286mm (11.26 in.) Sori : 1mm (0.04 in.) Total length : 480mm (18.90 in.) Motohaba : 28mm (1.10 in.) Sakihaba : 21mm (0.83 in.) Motokasane : 6.1mm (0.24 in.) Sakikasane : 4.2mm (0.17 in.) Blade Weight : 234g Total Weight : 498g Global Shipping cost $75 When shipping a sword from Japan, it takes about 25 to 60 days to apply for permission from the Japanese government, During busy periods it may take longer. There are a few things to keep in mind when sending you a sword. See below for more information. Terms of service Refund policy
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Yamashiro · around 1644-1648
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The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteSwords are non-returnable (blades cannot be re-imported to Japan). Insured shipping; damage/loss claims reported within 5 days of receipt. Cancellation fee 10% before shipment; not possible after shipment.