This is a Koto period tanto by Kanehide, made in Mino Province during the late Muromachi period. It features a wide body, long length, and thick kasane, displaying a magnificent form compared to contemporary works. The jihada shows flowing itame with masame, and the hamon is a swelling choji-midare (Kanefusa-midare) with abundant fine kinsuji and sunagashi, indicating excellent craftsmanship.
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Muromachi
30.5 cm
3 cm
This is a Koto period tanto by Kanehide, made in Mino Province during the late Muromachi period. It features a wide body, long length, and thick kasane, displaying a magnificent form compared to contemporary works. The jihada shows flowing itame with masame, and the hamon is a swelling choji-midare (Kanefusa-midare) with abundant fine kinsuji and sunagashi, indicating excellent craftsmanship.
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Tracked across 81 dealers worldwide · price history · sold archive
Muromachi
30.5 cm
3 cm
