Katana by Chikakane of the Seki Zenjo school. The blade is likely Koto period. Further details are unavailable from the provided text.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Ansei (1854-1860) · nagasa 69.7cm · sori 1.4cm
Bizen-den · Bizen · around 1150-1200
Fujishiro Jo-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 5%
1 piece on the market now
Where Chikakane stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Bizen-den · Bizen
7 pieces on the market now
Ko-Bizen (古備前) is the oldest stratum of the Bizen tradition, the work of the smiths who forged in Bizen province from the late Heian period, around the Eien era, into the early and middle Kamakura. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tomonari友成 | 987-989 | 34 |
| Masatsune正恒 | 987-989 | 66 |
| Kanehira包平 | 1151-1200 | 32 |
| Kageyasu景安 | 1222-1224 | 28 |
| Yoshikane吉包 | 1150-1220 | 46 |
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.
Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
Katana by Chikakane of the Seki Zenjo school. The blade is likely Koto period. Further details are unavailable from the provided text.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Ansei (1854-1860) · nagasa 69.7cm · sori 1.4cm
Bizen-den · Bizen · around 1150-1200
Fujishiro Jo-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 5%
1 piece on the market now
Where Chikakane stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Bizen-den · Bizen
7 pieces on the market now
Ko-Bizen (古備前) is the oldest stratum of the Bizen tradition, the work of the smiths who forged in Bizen province from the late Heian period, around the Eien era, into the early and middle Kamakura. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tomonari友成 | 987-989 | 34 |
| Masatsune正恒 | 987-989 | 66 |
| Kanehira包平 | 1151-1200 | 32 |
| Kageyasu景安 | 1222-1224 | 28 |
| Yoshikane吉包 | 1150-1220 | 46 |
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.
Domestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
