NihontoWatchIt is famous as the beloved sword of Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, and among such pieces, those with a shizannei are particularly valuable and wonderful items.
NihontoWatchOffered by Toyuukai
The listing mentions papers that aren’t in our records yet. Papers can come from different bodies (the NBTHK, the NTHK and smaller societies), and only current NBTHK or NTHK shinsa papers are the independent check we rely on. Please ask the dealer which body issued them. — Hoshi
2 on the market
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
Mino-den · Mutsu · around 1837-1903
2 pieces on the market now
Mino-den · Iwashiro
7 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
Meiji: survival after the edict
The Haitōrei edict of 1876 ended sword wearing and nearly ended the craft itself. Military demand and imperial patronage kept a remnant alive, and in 1906 Gassan Sadakazu and Miyamoto Kanenori were named Artists to the Imperial Household.
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.
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