Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with Authenticy certificate from Supein Nihonto.
Very important Katana in koshirae Signed: 横山加賀介藤原朝臣祐永 Yokoyama Kaga no suke Fujiwara Ason Sukenaga, and dated 天保二年 1831. Just 2 years after was honored with the tittle Kaga-no-suke 加賀介 in the 4 th year of Tenpo (1833) further was honored with Chrysanthemum crest 菊紋 from imperial family.
Sukenaga
ID SUK757
Province Bizen
Start Era Tenpō (1830-1844)
End Era Kaei (1848-1854)
Active Period 1830-1854
School Yokoyama
Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley 10 SUK757
Toko Taikan ¥2M 337
Signatures:
横山加賀介藤原祐永
yokoyama kaganosuke fujiwara sukenaga
備前國長船住藤原朝臣祐永
bizen kuni osafune ju fujiwara ason sukenaga
Engraved Kiku.
Here is a typical Bizen-tradition Katana by an accomplished sword artisan Yokoyama Kakunosuke SUKENAGA 横山覚之助祐永 in 1843 Kaei 14th.
During the later period of Edo (Shin-shin to age), the legitimate sword smith in Ichimonji school SUKENAGA 祐永 was actice as one of the most skilled pure Bizen school makers and named himself as the 56th generation descendant of Tomonari 友成五十六代孫.
His real name is Yokoyama Kakunosuke 横山覚之助, a second son of Yokoyama Sukehira 横山祐平, exclusively worked for Bizen clan to be granted with the Kaga-no-suke title 加賀介 in the 4 th year of Tenpo (1833) further was honored with Chrysanthemum crest 菊紋 from imperial family.
The subject sword was created in an archaic Tachi-style when he was matured 45 years old, which has a highly dignified curve near the base to show close resembles to a work of Bizen-den to prove that he himself was strongly influenced to a ancient work of Fukuoka Ichimonji School from 13th century.
His extant works with the date of year ranged from Tenmei 6 to Kaei 3 (1786-1850), passed in the 2nd day, 6th month, 4th year of Kaei (1851), was 57 years old.
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.
An Authentic nihonto japanese sword, difficult to find in Europe or USA, without the consequent costs of importing from Japan or from Japanese sellers, which can increase the price of the sword by up to 30% and a months waiting for shipment and custom paperwork. A truly real nihonto to delight both new and experienced collectors.
All our swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion.
Size: Koshirae Full length: 100 cm
Nagasa: 75.9 cm. Sori: 1.9 cm.
