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Description

This is a tanto made by Koyama Noritsugu in the 3rd year of Meiji. It was presented to Iwasaki Yataro as a gift for the Boshin War. The blade has a wide mihaba, slight sori, small itame hada, and a notare hamon with gunome.

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Noritsugu

Tanto: Koyama Noritsugu - Tokubetsu Hozon Token

mei · Tenpo (1830-1844) · nagasa 24.4cm

¥2,800,000
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Measurements & details
Smith
Noritsugu
Type
Tanto
Period
Around 1830–1844(Tenpo)
Province
Musashi
Signature
Signed
Measurements
Nagasa 24.4cmMotohaba 2.9cmKasane 0.63cmWeight 200g
Description

This is a tanto made by Koyama Noritsugu in the 3rd year of Meiji. It was presented to Iwasaki Yataro as a gift for the Boshin War. The blade has a wide mihaba, slight sori, small itame hada, and a notare hamon with gunome.

About the maker

Noritsugu

徳次

Hyuga · around 1830-1844

1 piece on the market now

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NBTHK Certificate
Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken特別保存刀剣
Sword Especially Worthy of Preservation
›

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.

About the NBTHK›

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.

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Description

This is a tanto made by Koyama Noritsugu in the 3rd year of Meiji. It was presented to Iwasaki Yataro as a gift for the Boshin War. The blade has a wide mihaba, slight sori, small itame hada, and a notare hamon with gunome.

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Noritsugu

Tanto: Koyama Noritsugu - Tokubetsu Hozon Token

mei · Tenpo (1830-1844) · nagasa 24.4cm

¥2,800,000
Visit seller website →
Noritsugu — 1 of 16
Noritsugu — 2 of 16
Noritsugu — 3 of 16
Noritsugu — 4 of 16
Noritsugu — 5 of 16
Noritsugu — 6 of 16
Noritsugu — 7 of 16
Noritsugu — 8 of 16
Noritsugu — 9 of 16
Noritsugu — 10 of 16
Noritsugu — 11 of 16
Noritsugu — 12 of 16
Noritsugu — 13 of 16
Noritsugu — 14 of 16
Noritsugu — 15 of 16
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Noritsugu — 1 of 16Noritsugu — 2 of 16Noritsugu — 3 of 16Noritsugu — 4 of 16Noritsugu — 5 of 16Noritsugu — 6 of 16Noritsugu — 7 of 16Noritsugu — 8 of 16Noritsugu — 9 of 16Noritsugu — 10 of 16Noritsugu — 11 of 16Noritsugu — 12 of 16Noritsugu — 13 of 16Noritsugu — 14 of 16Noritsugu — 15 of 16Noritsugu — 16 of 16
Measurements & details
Smith
Noritsugu
Type
Tanto
Period
Around 1830–1844(Tenpo)
Province
Musashi
Signature
Signed
Measurements
Nagasa 24.4cmMotohaba 2.9cmKasane 0.63cmWeight 200g
Description

This is a tanto made by Koyama Noritsugu in the 3rd year of Meiji. It was presented to Iwasaki Yataro as a gift for the Boshin War. The blade has a wide mihaba, slight sori, small itame hada, and a notare hamon with gunome.

About the maker

Noritsugu

徳次

Hyuga · around 1830-1844

1 piece on the market now

›
1 work by Noritsugu on the market→
Noritsugu — full profile
NBTHK Certificate
Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken特別保存刀剣
Sword Especially Worthy of Preservation
›

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.

About the NBTHK›

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 site→
Seller
E
Eirakudo
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealereirakudo.shop
Settles in JPY
✓Ships worldwide✓English supportWire transferCredit card
Return policy

Returns/exchanges/cancellations not accepted after shipment except for significant defects; if defective, return/exchange possible within 3 days of arrival (return shipping paid by customer).

View all of Eirakudo’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

  • Dealer Directory
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  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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