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Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with NBTHK Hozon.
Fabulous Shin-shinto Tanto in koshirae of extreme quality, attributed to Jyumyo by the NBTHK hozon. A piece of craftsmanship only possible to find in the best museums. The koshirae itself is a great piece of craftsmanship with numerous details. Fuchi, kashira, kojiri and kurigata made of shibuichi (silver and copper alloy) one of the most luxurious and rare materials for this type of koshirae with landscape details and inlays of other precious materials such as gold and silver. Exquisitely carved. Beautiful saya with coils on the top and lacquered in black urushi. The antique ito is in very good condition. The koshirae includes a shakudo kozuka with its blade. A wonderful piece of craftsmanship that very few can be lucky enough to own. A piece especially recommended for any collector with a quality collection.
This blade is attributed to a work of the Jyumyo school during early-mid Edo Period according to NBTHK’s appraisal.
The Jyumyo school has its origins from Yamato (Nara Pref.) and moved to MINO province in Kamakura period. The tradition continued for centuries right up until the end of EDO period. Their name “Jyumyo” means life span or longevity. As it’s meaning is so hopeful, their swords were prized as celebrated gift to DAIMYO great families among the SAMURAI society.
MINO-DEN especially prospered during Sengoku Jidai(Warring State period) due to the high demand for weapons. And the location of Mino province beat others. Akechi Mitsuhide controlled Mino province, and Nobunaga Oda ruled Owari province, and Tokugawa Ieyasu was the lord of Suruga (Neighboring areas). There was high demand from those powerful feudal lords and their retainers. Furthermore, so many wars occurred between the Kanto region and the Kyoto area.
Mino is located in the middle, making feudal lords feel convenient to order swords from MINO-DEN. The blades forged in MINO provinces also had the reputation of its practical design and sharpness. Many feudal lords demanded swords forged in the Mino province. The tradition of excellent sword forging skills had been passed to the Edo period, and Jyumyo is a good example.
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, 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: 50 cm
Blade length: 29,5 cm
Sori: 0,3 cm
