17th C. KATANA OYA KUNISADA NBTHK TOKUBETSU-HOZON Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba —
You can see large photos as well under the description. On your laptop or desktop-computer. Due to the Pandemic. ” Sorry no Post office for international “. A fine & exceptional 28-3/8″ Ubu early-Shinto Katana ” Oya Kunisada. Oya Kunisada Shodai / first generation ” Jo-Jo Saku Smith in Fujishiro “. & the Father of the Famous Inoue Shinkai! That’s A & Strong truly beautiful first class long & robust stout fine-Shinto Katana. Blade is in fresh first class Japanese f ull-po lish, it rest in shirasaya, &. A ccompanied by A beautiful Samurai Dragon Koshirai / Mounts. Blade paper certificate : NBTHK- Tokubetsu Hozon, issued March – 28 – 2016. Was born in Tensho 18 (1590) in Hyuga province, present day Miyazaki prefecture. He became a student of the famous Shinto smith, Horikawa Kunihiro. It is commonly believed that since he was only twenty-five years old when Kunihiro died. Both he and Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke came under the tutelage of Echigo no Kami Kunitomo. His early signature and work style resembles that of Kunitomo who was a senior student to him in the Horikawa Kunihiro school. It is thought that he moved to Osaka in Genna 7 (1621) and once there he founded the Osaka Shinto School. His early swords show features in common with the Kunihiro school. After he moved to Osaka, Kunisada established his own style. Which became known as the Osaka Shinto school. He received the title of Izumi no Kami. In Genna 9 (1623) & he passed away in Keian 5 (1652). He is known to have become a monk in his last days and he used the name of Dowa. Is also famous for being the father of Inoue Shinkai. Inoue Shinkai is one of the most famous smiths of. The Shinto period and was known as the Masamune of Osaka. When Shinkai first began signing swords. He signed them Inoue Izumi no Kami Kunisada that was very similar to his fathers signature. For that reason, we call the first generation Kunisada, Oya Kunisada meaning the parent Kunisada. Signed : Izumi (no) Kami Fujiwara Kunisada Saku Kore. Blade Jidai (era) : Shinto, early 17th century. Nagasa / cutting edge : 28-3/8 or 72 cm & razor-sharp. Tang ubu 2 holes : 7-7/8 or 20 cm. Total blade length : 36-1/8 or 92 cm. Blade thickness at the habaki notch : 6.96 mm. Width at the habaki : 3. Width at yokote level : 3 /4 or 1.9 cm. Sori / curve : 7/16 or 1.5 cm. Strong point : 1-1/8 or 2.8 cm. Ba on both side with long Yakidashi starting from the hamachi. Strong point / kissaki. & there is big boshi turn-back on both side. Hada / grain : A superb & splendid well forged fine itame mix &. The blade exhibit some beautiful & very clear spectacular activity’s all over-it! Blade condition : in very clean fresh full. Healthy with no Kizu / flaw or no problem of any kind! A Superb first class Japanese professional full- polish! Koshirai / Mounts ” Dragon”. Pictures below speak for themselves! Full Samurai mounts with Edo Fittings. Dragon Fuchi Edo period 18th / 19th century. Kashira iron, Edo period 18th / 19th century. Dragon Menuki, Kinko soft metal, Edo period 18th / 19th century. Tsuba, thick iron with gold fukurin, 2 hitsu-ana’s pluged in black shakudo, early / mid-Edo 17th / 18th century. 2 superb thick gold foil seppa’s Edo period. Blade rest in new shirasaya. With it’s old original copper Edo habaki. A beautiful & very attractive full Samurai mounts, all tight solid & sound. All & all there is nothing more to do, & just ready to enjoy! 100% guaranty authentic & genuine old Samurai sword. Any other question please ask, my description is honest & very accurate. Photos below simply just speak for themselves! A beautiful & Fine Sword! Tokubetsu-Hozon paper / certificate. The item “17th C. KATANA OYA KUNISADA NBTHK TOKUBETSU-HOZON Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba” is in sale since Wednesday, September 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Swords”. The seller is “ericowazamono” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- PAPER / CERTIFICATE NBTHK: NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: early shinto 17th century
- Primary Material: Iron
- Maker: IZUMI NO KAMI FUJIWRA KUNISADA SAKU KORE
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Mix
Categorised as: 17th
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