{"id":29577,"date":"2025-12-19T12:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T03:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=29577"},"modified":"2025-12-26T10:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T01:32:05","slug":"as25633-tanto-miyoshi-nagamichi-dated-august-1866-keio-2-year-of-the-tigernbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/29577\/as25633-tanto-miyoshi-nagamichi-dated-august-1866-keio-2-year-of-the-tigernbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25633 Tanto: Miyoshi Nagamichi Dated: August, 1866 (Keio 2, Year of the Tiger)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS25633
\nTanto: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Miyoshi Nagamichi
\nDated: August, 1866 (Keio 2, Year of the Tiger)<\/p>\n

Shinshinto: Jyojyo Saku: Aizu<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Upper-Upper Grade).<\/p>\n

Habaki: Single-layered copper
\nBlade Length: 24.5 cm (9.65 in)
\nCurvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.29 cm (0.90 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1 cm (0.39 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
\nSword Weight: 160 g<\/p>\n

Era: Edo period, Keio 2 (1866)
\nShape: This piece has a standard width and thickness, with the original temper remaining, making it a healthy blade.
\nJigane: The ko-itame hada is well-forged, with visible chikei and clear grain, showing strong resemblance to the style of Kanesada of the Shinshinto period.
\nHamon: Choji-midare with nie.<\/p>\n

Features:
\nMiyoshi Nagamichi was active around the Kanbun era of the Edo period, and later revived his work during the Keio era.
\nThe transformation of his jigane from the clear and refined hamon of earlier times to the Shinshinto style of Miyoshi Nagamichi is quite surprising.
\nThis change is thought to have been influenced by the style of Kanesada.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nFittings: Plain copper, single-layered.
\nTsuba: Square-shaped iron tsuba with gold-inlaid patterns.
\nFuchikashira: Made of small iron, with high-relief plum blossom designs.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquer.
\nMenuki: Designed with samurai motifs, attributed to Motonori of the Mokarako school.
\nKozuka: Iron base with plum blossom design.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nThis tanto has a long nakago and retains its original temper, showing that it is a well-preserved piece.<\/p>\n

Historical Background:
\nIn 1866 (Keio 2), after the death of the 14th Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi, Tokugawa Yoshinobu became the 15th and last Shogun.
\nThat same year marked the Second Choshu Expedition, in which the Shogunate was defeated and the campaign was abandoned.
\nYoshinobu’s succession as shogun came in December 1866, following Iemochi\u2019s death during the campaign.
\nAlthough the Shogunate aimed to punish the Choshu domain, the effort failed due to both the shogun\u2019s death and unfavorable war conditions.<\/p>\n

This work may not have a striking flamboyance, but its modest koshirae reflects a calm and composed atmosphere.
\nIn Aizu’s Hinoemata region, such modest pieces were preferred and valued.
\nWhile Miyoshi Nagamichi’s original works date back to the Kanbun era, this piece was crafted by his descendant during the late Edo period.
\nTanto by Miyoshi Nagamichi are considered extremely rare, and the hamon represents a new style distinct from his earlier works.<\/p>\n

Certified as genuine by Aoi Art
\nWhole Oshigata:<\/p>\n

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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