NihontoWatchNihontoWatchAlthough mumei, this piece has been given a kiwame to Myochin. As a work connected to the prestigious lineage of armorers, its sturdy simplicity and refined sculptural beauty stand out. The indescribably flavorful tetsu-aji still conveys a sense of power despite the passage of time, and although small in size, sure skill shines through in every part, with the corners standing sharply and possessing a dignified presence. The composition depicts the hira-yotsume mon, and while strictly concise, it is a masterpiece where one can enjoy the charm of a Myochin tsuba that deepens in flavor the more it is viewed and never grows tiresome.
Certificate reading — 無銘（明珍）
NihontoWatchOffered by Toushin
21 on the market
As written by the shop
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
Tosho-Katchushi · Kyoto
21 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Munemasa宗政 | — | 0 |
| Yasutsugu保次 | — | 0 |
| Munesada宗定 | — | 0 |
| Munetsugu宗次 | — | 0 |
| Yoshitada義忠 | — | 0 |
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
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¥165,000