Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Taira Takada NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH80511080

Price:
Sale price$5,693.00 AUD

Made in Japan with Certificate

Shipping from Japan. ETA: 1.5–2 months

Price includes customs duties & GST

Safe Delivery Service | Hassle Free

Description

Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Taira Takada 平高田 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

The Hoshū Takada school is a faction of swordsmiths that flourished in the Takada area of Bungo Province (present-day Tsukasaki near Ōita City). In the kotō period, many smiths inscribed their works with the surname Taira, thus they were known as Taira Takada. From the shintō period onward, they used the surname Fujiwara, hence they are generally referred to as Fujiwara Takada. This school has long been highly regarded for its practical swords, which were beloved by many warriors.

This sword features mokume-hada forging, with a prominent grain pattern. The bright hamon based on ko-nie is covered with nie along the edge and filled with frequent ashi, giving it an antique appearance. The accompanying koshirae is in excellent condition. The saya shows no signs of age-related damage or dents, and it is adorned with superb fuchigashira made by Hirano Tomomichi, featuring bamboo in sumi-zogan on a polished shibuichi surface. The tsuba, matching the fuchigashira, has a bamboo and snowflake pattern in sukashi. Additionally, our shop has newly fitted the tsuba with seki-gane and silver seppa, ensuring it is securely in place without any rattling. We highly recommend submitting the koshirae for a preservation fittings inspection to ensure it is cherished and passed down through generations.

Bare weight: 664 grams. Weight with koshirae: 954 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘(平高田) - Mumei (Taira Takada) -
Blade Length 刀長  二尺七分三厘 / 62.83 cm
Sori 反り  五分六厘 / 1.71 cm
Blade Width 元幅  28.0 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.5 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打22.2 mm 横手位置18.2 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.8 mm 松葉位置4.2 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  室町後期The latter period of Muromachi era (15th to 16th century)
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成8年1月11日 京都府登録Registered on January 11, 1996, in Kyoto Prefecture
Included 附属 - 素銅地金鍍金はばき (Copper base with gold plating habaki)
- 変塗鞘打刀拵 (Hen-nuri saya uchigatana koshirae)


Shopping with Us (Read Before Purchase)

The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (日本美術刀剣保存協会), also known as the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, is one of the most respected organizations for Japanese sword certification. The NBTHK conducted a meticulous evaluation of this blade and determined that it possesses historical and artistic significance worthy of preservation. The purchaser will receive this original certificate.

Estimate shipping

You may also like

Recently viewed