Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with NBTHK hozon.
Blade:
This katana, attributed to Fuyuhiro (冬広), features a beautifully preserved 66.5 cm blade with a graceful curve. The notare-midare hamon is clearly visible, and the jihada (grain) is well defined under a high-quality polish. The nakago bears three mekugi-ana, suggesting historical remounting or shortening (suriage), though no inscriptions are present.
Mounting (koshirae):
Saya: Deep dark brown lacquer with a sober, refined finish.
Tsuba: Pierced iron tsuba (sukashi) with a radial design and intricate gold cloud motifs, representing celestial dynamism.
Fuchi/Kashira: Crafted in iron, decorated with fine floral patterns in relief, with traces of gold.
Tsuka: Wrapped in brown tsuka-ito over white samegawa, tightly and elegantly braided.
Menuki: Not clearly visible but integrated beneath the wrap.
Includes shirasaya for preservation.
Historical Context:
This sword, attributed to Fuyuhiro, connects to a lineage of smiths active mainly from the late Muromachi to early Edo period, particularly in the Echizen province. Fuyuhiro smiths are often associated with the Echizen Seki school, known for their practical and strong blades with undulating hamon patterns.
Endorsed by the NBTHK as a Hozon Token, this unsigned blade stands out for its quality and craftsmanship. The gold-decorated tsuba and finely detailed fittings suggest that it once belonged to a samurai of notable status. It embodies both martial heritage and refined artistic expression.
Technical Sheet:
Feature Details
Blade type Katana
Signature Mumei (unsigned), attributed to Fuyuhiro (冬広)
Nagasa 66.5 cm
Sori 1,3 cm
Hamon Notare-midare
Hada Clearly visible
Mekugi-ana Three (one original, two added)
Mounting Full koshirae
Saya Dark brown lacquered
Tsuba Iron, openwork with gold cloud pattern
Fuchi/Kashira Iron with floral decoration
Tsuka Brown cord, white rayskin
Certificate NBTHK Hozon Token (No. 3035538)
Shirasaya Included
Includes the original Japanese registration certificate, confirming authenticity and increasing its value as a collectible and historical artifact.
Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc
