Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho. Comes with NBTHK Hozon Certificate.
Documentation
Early to Mid Edo Period Katana NBTHK Hozon Certificate
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Tokorusho
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Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate.
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Registration number: Hokkaidō No. 32083.
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Type: katana (刀).
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Length: 69.3 cm.
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Curvature (sori): 0.8 cm.
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Mekugi-ana: 1.
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Mei (both sides of the nakago): “Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka” and “Echizen-jū (resident of Echizen)”.
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Issuing authority: Hokkaidō Board of Education (sealed).
2) NBTHK Certificate – Hozon Tōken
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Appraisal certificate No. 3027891.
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One katana, signed: “Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka” / “Echizen-jū”.
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“Following examination by this association, it is appraised as Hozon Tōken (Sword for Preservation), and this is hereby certified.”
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Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 9 bu (approx. 69.4 cm).
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Date: Reiwa 4, March 2 (2022-03-02).
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Issuer: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, The Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK), sealed.
3) 認定書 NBTHK Certificate Koshirae – Tokubetsu Kichō Tōsōgu
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Recognition certificate.
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One uchigatana koshirae with black-lacquered saya.
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Fuchi-kashira (as per attached illustration): copper base, carved metalwork (chōkin) with patinated/colored finish.
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Menuki: dragon motif, copper base.
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Tsuba: dragon motif, iron base.
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“Following examination by this association, it is recognized as Tokubetsu Kichō Tōsōgu (Especially Precious Sword Fittings/Koshirae).”
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Date: Shōwa 54, June 10 (1979-06-10).
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Issued to: Mr. Hasegawa Yoshitaka.
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Issuer: The Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK), sealed.
Swordsmith, school, and context
The documented and certified mei identifies 武蔵守藤原兼中 (Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka) with the province stated as 越前住 (Echizen-jū). Japanese museum references place Kanenaka working in Echizen (Ichijō area, present-day Fukui) from the early into the mid Edo period, associated with swordsmith groups established in Echizen.
Technical description of the blade
A shinogi-zukuri katana with nagasa 69.3 cm and sori 0.8 cm per the torokusho, consistent with the 2 shaku 2 sun 9 bu stated on the Hozon certificate. The temperline is visible as a gentle wave (notare character with fine variation) along the edge. The nakago shows one mekugi-ana and is inscribed on both sides per the registration: “Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka” and “Echizen-jū”.
Technical description of the koshirae
Complete uchigatana koshirae with black-lacquered saya (kuro-nuri), accompanied by a shirasaya. The mounting is supported by a Tokubetsu Kichō Tōsōgu certificate specifying: fuchi-kashira signed “赤坂源正房” in copper with carved work and colored finish, dragon menuki in copper, and an iron dragon tsuba. Tsuka with black tsuka-ito over prominently-noded samegawa, and a silver-toned habaki with strong geometric filing.
Technical data sheet
Field Data Type Katana (刀) Mei / inscription 武蔵守藤原兼中 ／ 越前住 (both sides per torokusho) Nagasa 69.3 cm (torokusho) / 2尺2寸9分 approx. 69.4 cm (Hozon) Sori 0.8 cm Mekugi-ana 1 Torokusho 北海道第32083号 (Hokkaidō No. 32083) Torokusho date 昭和43年12月13日 (1968-12-13) Blade certificate 鑑定書・保存刀剣 (No. 3027891) Reiwa 4, March 2 Koshirae certificate 認定書・特別貴重刀装具 Shōwa 54, June 10 (黒塗鞘打刀拵) Certified koshirae elements Fuchi-kashira (copper, carved & colored) / Menuki (dragon, copper) / Tsuba (dragon, iron) -
