Description
Fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a unique kabuto that has recently been on display at the Geisha and samurai exhibition at the Martorell Palace in Barcelona, Spain. A wonderful opportunity to get your hands on a fantastic exhibition piece with its full colour catalogue of pieces included with more than 200 pages. You can look for information on the web as there are many articles and reports dedicated to this exhibition which has been open to the public for more than 6 months and has been extended several times thanks to the great reception it has had and which has been featured on several television and newspapers and sponsored by the city council of Barcelona.
Nihonto Wakizashi Koi Koshirae.
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.
Shigetaka (1st gen)
ID SHI505
Province Echizen
Other Residence Edo
Start Era Keichō (1596-1615)
End Era Genna (1615-1624)
Active Period 1600-1624
School Kanenori school
Teacher Shigenori
Lineage Image / Interactive
Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley 60 SHI505
Toko Taikan ¥3.5M 283
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku S426
Signatures:
越前住播磨大掾藤原重高
echizen ju harima daijō fujiwara shigetaka
Very skilled in horimono.
Beautiful Wakizashi Nihonto signed “Harima Daijo Sigetaka” from late XVI or early XVII century in excellent condition with a complete koshirae of great beauty and quality. The sword is certified with NBTHK kicho origami. The blade is in perfect condition with a beautiful hamon. The koshirae is complete and all parts match. A work of art. The Saya is finished in mother of pearl and orange lacquer and with an inlaid kojiri. The Fuchi, Kashira and tsuba have aquatic motifs with Koi carp. A rare motif to see on koshiraes and even more so with this great quality and detail. Made in bronze with gold and silver inlay. The tsuka has been designed without tsuka ito, a style that became fashionable among the high feudal lords and samurai during part of the Edo period. An excellent piece worthy of the best museums in Europe.
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 Wakizashi Koi Koshirae.
Size: Koshirae Full length: 70 cm
Blade length: 45,4 cm Sori: 1,0 cm
