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Ordering Number: AS26308 <\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Inscription: Chikuzen-no-kami Nobuhide \u7b51\u524d\u5b88\u4fe1\u79c0
\nKeio Ni-nen Hachi-gatsu Hi \u6176\u5fdc\u4e8c\u5e74\u516b\u6708\u65e5<\/p>\n

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Nobuhide. <\/p>\n

Sayagaki by Mr. Tanobe:
\nThis sword bears the five-character signature of Kurihara Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide, together with the date of Kei\u014d 2 (1866).
\nThe blade displays a powerful and dignified sform that is characteristic of its period. The jigane is a well-forged itame with abundant ji-nie and prominent chikei. The hamon is wide and based on a lively gunome-midare pattern, featuring ashi, plentiful nie, and is further enhanced by sunagashi and kinsuji. The b\u014dshi is deeply tempered, ending in an \u014dmaru on the omote side and a komaru on the ura side. Altogether, this is a vibrant and masterfully executed work that faithfully reflects Nobuhide’s distinctive style and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Habaki:
\nBlade Length: 71.21cm (28.04in)
\nCurvature: 1.67cm (0.66in)
\nMekugi-ana: 1
\nMotohaba: 3.03cm (1.19in)
\nSakihaba: 2.33cm (0.92in)
\nKasane: 0.66cm (0.26in)
\nWeight: 760g<\/p>\n

Era: end of Edo period, 1866
\nShape: wide, thick and slightly carved blade with big kissaki.
\nJigane: Itame with Jinie and Chikei.
\nHamon: <\/p>\n

Features:
\nKurihara Nobuhide was a swordsmith of the late Edo period, born in Echigo Province, and a disciple of MInamoto Kiyomaro. After working as a metalsmith in Kyoto for 20 years, he turned to swordsmithing around the early Kan’ei era and later spent several years in Edo studying under Kiyomaro. It is presumed that his career change was influenced by the cultural climate of Kyoto, where he was likely exposed to restorationist and loyalist ideologies.
\nBy around 1852, Nobuhide had established himself as an independent swordsmith. Recognized for his exceptional skill, he was later commissioned by the Tokugawa Shogunate to forge swords while serving at important locations such as Uraga and Osaka. In 1865, he was granted the honorary title of Chikuzen no Kami.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
\nAoi-Art estimation Paper
\nwhole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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

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