Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with original prefecture certificate. Comes With NBTHK Tokobetsu kicho and NBTHK Kicho.
KATANA BY BUSHU SHIMOHARA JŪ HIROSHIGE
Tokubetsu Kicho Token (blade) – Kicho Kodogu (koshirae)
Fukushima Registration No. 13288
1. Torokusho Translation
Registration No. Fukushima 13288
Category: Katana
Length: 66.3 cm
Curvature: 1.5–1.6 cm
Signature: Bushu Shimohara jū Hiroshige
Issued: 25 September 1957 (Showa 32)
2. NBTHK Certifications (two independent papers)
A) Blade – Tokubetsu Kicho Token (特別貴重刀剣)
Recognized as an “especially precious sword.”
Confirms authentic mei, correct period workmanship and strong quality.
B) Koshirae – Kicho Kodogu (貴重小道具)
Official NBTHK certification for the fittings and mounting.
Confirms historical value, artistic merit and integrity of the complete koshirae.
3. Shimohara School Overview
Musashi-based lineage serving Uesugi and Tokugawa.
Known for elegant, reliable and balanced swords.
Typical traits:
– Itame–mokume jihada
– Notare / mild gunome hamon
– Rounded boshi
– Strong, well-patinated nakago
4. Blade Description
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66.3 cm nagasa
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1.5–1.6 cm sori
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Chū-kissaki
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Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana
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Notare–gunome hamon
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Itame–mokume jihada
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Professional polish
5. Koshirae (NBTHK Kicho-certified)
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Tsuba: Iron, cloud motif, gold hirazōgan
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Fuchi-Kashira: Shakudō + silver + gold, floral relief
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Menuki: Gilded floral
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Tsuka: Black ito, white samegawa
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Saya: Black lacquer
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Habaki: Copper
6. Summary
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Type: Katana
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Smith: Bushu Shimohara jū Hiroshige
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Period: Edo
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Blade cert: Tokubetsu Kicho Token
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Koshirae cert: Kicho Kodogu
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Registration: Fukushima 13288
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Condition: Very good
