This kozuka features a finely textured shakudo nanako ground, a hallmark of Masayoshi, a renowned master of nanako. A golden minogame (long-tailed turtle), symbolizing longevity, is meticulously rendered with intricate details. The reverse side bears a carefully inscribed signature in kaisho script, indicating the maker as Masayoshi, a relative of the Sano family.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Masayoshi
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
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 siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This kozuka features a finely textured shakudo nanako ground, a hallmark of Masayoshi, a renowned master of nanako. A golden minogame (long-tailed turtle), symbolizing longevity, is meticulously rendered with intricate details. The reverse side bears a carefully inscribed signature in kaisho script, indicating the maker as Masayoshi, a relative of the Sano family.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo
Masayoshi
Edo
Musashi
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference value.
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 siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.