This antique Japanese katana from the Azuchi-Momoyama period features an untouched, unshortened tang (ubu nakago) with its original taper and kuri-jiri, a rare find for a blade of this age. It exhibits a deep koshi-zori and clear funbari, indicative of its sixteenth-century proportions, and a strict hoso-suguha hamon. The blade is unsigned and currently unpapered, but its intact geometry and historical significance make it a prime candidate for a foundation polish and NBTHK submission.
NihontoWatchmumei · Momoyama · nagasa 68.5cm · sori 2.1cm
The Momoyama period (1573 to 1615)
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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/exchanges only for manufactured defects or incorrect products; notify within 72 hours of delivery. Cancellation only within 2 hours of placing. Customer pays return shipping. Refund within 3 business days of package arrival.
$3,300
This antique Japanese katana from the Azuchi-Momoyama period features an untouched, unshortened tang (ubu nakago) with its original taper and kuri-jiri, a rare find for a blade of this age. It exhibits a deep koshi-zori and clear funbari, indicative of its sixteenth-century proportions, and a strict hoso-suguha hamon. The blade is unsigned and currently unpapered, but its intact geometry and historical significance make it a prime candidate for a foundation polish and NBTHK submission.
NihontoWatchmumei · Momoyama · nagasa 68.5cm · sori 2.1cm
The Momoyama period (1573 to 1615)
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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/exchanges only for manufactured defects or incorrect products; notify within 72 hours of delivery. Cancellation only within 2 hours of placing. Customer pays return shipping. Refund within 3 business days of package arrival.
$3,300
