Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
NihontoWatchNihontoWatchmitsu-mune, dense itame/mokume hada, notare-midare hamon Horimono of Dragon and Plum tree This extremely finely forged tanto is accompanied by a koshirae with a high class lacquer finish featuring a floral motif. All fittings are made of solid silver and continue the chrysanthemum motif. The winding is made of whalebone which is partially braided. Since the koshirae, like the tanto itself, comes from the Edo period, it shows minor signs of aging. The tanto, meanwhile, is flawless and has an excellent polish.
NihontoWatchOffered by Nihon Collection
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
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Echizen · around 1648-1652
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 76%
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The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
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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