Nihonto Katana Kiyomitsu Horimono

Description

Nihonto Katana Kiyomitsu Horimono.

At Supein Nihonto we strive to bring you high quality samurai swords at prices far below the competition. We are probably the largest exporter in Europe. This is especially important to save on taxes and waiting times that can exceed three months with Japanese sellers and more than 30% extra on the final price. Thanks to this and the lowest professional prices in the industry plus our fast and efficient shipping method, we are sure you will enjoy this great opportunity to own a piece of art that will appreciate in value for years to come.

Comes with kimono or cotton bag.

Amazing Katana with horimono forged by the smith “Den Kashu kiyomitsu” in Koshirae with NBTHK Hozon token certificate. From the Muromachi period in beautiful Silver Edo koshirae.

Fantastic sword full of details in blade and in koshirae. KIYOMITSU in Kaga province: KIYOMITSU had belonged to a Fujishima-school, prospered from Muromachi to the end of Edo period mostly to meet with demand from the Samurai that were looking for good cutting swords.

The blade has a long and vivid suguha hamon, classic from the muromachi period excelent executed. The polish are in very good condition too. The Koshirae is exceptional. The toppei koshirae is made in silver and with great workmanship. From the saya to the tsuba the whole sword is a real marvel.

For some years it was put in museums and traveling exhibitions all over Japan. It is not surprising because the koshirae is in perfect condition. Such a sword is very difficult to find even with the right money. An incredible opportunity to get your hands on a wonderful piece worthy of the best collections in the world.

Tōjirō Kiyomitsu (4th gen)
ID KIY236
Name Kiyomitsu
Province Kaga
Era Tenmon (1532-1555)
Active Period 1532-1555
School Fujishima

Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley 15 KIY236
Toko Taikan 0 158
Other NMK-223-15
Signatures:
加州住清光
kashū ju kiyomitsu
加州住藤原清光作
kashū ju fujiwara kiyomitsu saku

Fantastic sword full of details in blade and in koshirae. The blade has a long and vivid hamon. The polish are in very good condition too. The Koshirae is a high class artwork inlaid with precious metals such as gold and silver darkened on iron. A work of exceptional quality. Also an excellent signed dragon tsuba perfectly carved.

An excellent koshirae on a great blade, a unique opportunity to get your hands on such high quality pieces. And amazing and authentic piece of art that will delight any collector or amateur.

The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in good condition, the jihada of the steel is detailed and full of details to appreciate. A masterpiece Worthly a museum and a great addition to any private collection.

Blade is in very good condition due to aging. 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.. Sold as is.

All my swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion.

Nihonto Katana Kiyomitsu Horimono.

Size: Koshirae Full length: 100 cm
Blade length: 62,7 cm Sori: 1,5 cm