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Ordering Number: AS26519<\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
\n (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)(Shibata estimation paper)<\/p>\n

Signature:
\nJoshu Mito Ju Katsumura Tokukatsu Kore wo Tsukuru
\n\u5e38\u5dde\u6c34\u6238\u4f4f\u52dd\u6751\u5fb3\u52dd\u9020\u4e4b
\nMeiji San nen Hachi gatsu hi
\n\u660e\u6cbb\u4e09\u5e74\u516b\u6708\u65e5 (March 1870)<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Joshu Mito Ju Katsumura Tokukatsu.<\/p>\n

Habaki: Gold foiled single Habaki
\nBlade Length: 70.61 cm (27.80 in).
\nCurvature: 1.21 cm (0.48 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.95 cm (1.16 in).
\nWidth at Yokote: 1.99 cm (0.78 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.63 cm (0.25 in).
\nSword Weight: 775 g.<\/p>\n

Era: August 1870 (Meiji 3)
\nShape: A katana with a relatively wide mihaba, moderate curvature, and an elongated kissaki.
\nJigane: Exceptionally well-forged ko-itame hada mixed with masame, producing a fine and refined jigane.
\nHamon: Suguha mixed with gunome, featuring numerous overlapping kinsuji.
\nThe boshi displays a midarekomi pattern, ending in a small rounded turnback with a yakitsume-like appearance.<\/p>\n

Features: By August 1870, Japan was approaching the period when restrictions on wearing swords would be introduced, and this must have been a matter of great concern to swordsmiths.
\nJoshu Mito Ju Katsumura Tokukatsu was undoubtedly facing similar uncertainty and may have devoted particular care to producing outstanding swords as the remaining opportunities for his craft seemed increasingly limited.
\nThis blade displays prominent masame hada in the shinogi-ji, while the exceptionally tightly forged jigane reveals a delicate, fine masame grain.
\nThe hamon is particularly impressive, with numerous layers of kinsuji creating rich and varied activity.
\nEventually, the Haitorei Edict of 1876 brought major changes to the sword-making profession, severely reducing demand for swords and interrupting production for many smiths.
\nThe craft underwent significant changes before sword production was revived in later years of the Meiji period.<\/p>\n

Historical Background:
\nCompletion and Lighting of Jogashima Lighthouse (August 13, 1870 \/ September 8, 1870, Gregorian Calendar)
\nJogashima Lighthouse, located at the southern tip of the Miura Peninsula, was completed and began operating as Japan’s 5th Western-style lighthouse.
\nThis was one of the important developments symbolizing the modernization of Japan’s maritime transportation.
\nEstablishment of the Engineering School and Survey Office (August 14, 1870 \/ September 9, 1870, Gregorian Calendar)
\nTo train modern engineers, the Engineering School (Kogakuryo), which later developed into the Imperial College of Engineering and eventually became part of the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Engineering, was established under the Ministry of Public Works.
\nOn the same day, a Survey Office was established under the Ministry of Popular Affairs to conduct accurate surveys of Japan’s territory.
\nOpening of Telegraph Communication Between Osaka and Kobe (August 20, 1870 \/ September 15, 1870, Gregorian Calendar)
\nA telegraph connection was established between Osaka and Kobe, enabling communication between the 2 cities.
\nFollowing the opening of the Tokyo\u2013Yokohama telegraph line the previous year, this marked another important step in the expansion of Japan’s early telegraph network.
\nEstablishment of a Middle School in Tokyo Prefecture (August 22, 1870 \/ September 17, 1870, Gregorian Calendar)
\nOne of the first modern middle schools was established in Tokyo Prefecture, marking the beginning of a more systematic approach to modern education.
\nThese developments demonstrate the tremendous momentum behind the establishment of schools throughout Japan during this period.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token.
\nShibata estimation paper
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n

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

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