Description

This is a Hozon Token designated tanto by Miyoshi Nagamichi, a master smith who served the Aizu Matsudaira clan during the Edo period. Dated Keio 3 (1867), it features an unusual unokubi-zukuri sugata and displays Soshu-den characteristics with masame hada mixed with kinsuji and sunagashi. Nagamichi was highly regarded for his cutting ability, even being listed as Saijo Owazamono in 'Kaiho Kenjaku'.

三善長道 慶応三卯春
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三善長道 慶応三卯春

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Specifications

Nagasa

20.6 cm

Sori

0.2 cm

Motohaba

2.1 cm

Sakihaba

1.8 cm

About the maker

Aizu Miyoshi Nagamichi長道

Dealer

Iida Koendo

iidakoendo.com

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