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 wakizashi made by Ozawa Masatoshi in Showa 58 (1983). The blade features a wide body with shallow sori and a carving of a sword with a flaming vajra on the front and the inscription "Namu Amida Butsu" with a lotus pedestal on the back. The blade is mounted in shirasaya with a plain copper habaki.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 39.4cm · sori 0.6cm
Musashi · around 1926-1989
6 pieces 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 8 days of receipt (cooling-off). Excludes items with alterations, exhibitions, or photography; return shipping is customer's responsibility. No returns/refunds for overseas deliveries.
This is a wakizashi made by Ozawa Masatoshi in Showa 58 (1983). The blade features a wide body with shallow sori and a carving of a sword with a flaming vajra on the front and the inscription "Namu Amida Butsu" with a lotus pedestal on the back. The blade is mounted in shirasaya with a plain copper habaki.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 39.4cm · sori 0.6cm
Musashi · around 1926-1989
6 pieces 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 8 days of receipt (cooling-off). Excludes items with alterations, exhibitions, or photography; return shipping is customer's responsibility. No returns/refunds for overseas deliveries.
