Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Takada Tokiyuki NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate

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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Takada Tokiyuki 高田時行 NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate

A greatly shortened unsigned sword determined to be the work of 豊後国 (Bungo Province) smith 高田時行 (Takada Tokiyuki). Tokiyuki was active during the middle of the 南北朝時代 (Nanbokucho period), around the Ōan era. He is said to be the son of 友行 (Tomoyuki), the founder of the Takada school in Bungo, and is also considered a disciple of 左文字 (Sadamune). Tokiyuki is one of the representative swordsmiths of old Kyushu, with one of his tachi being designated a National Treasure and one of his tanto being designated an Important Cultural Property.

This sword has a shallow curvature and an extended tip, giving it a magnificent appearance. The steel features an itame pattern mixed with mokume, with some raised grain and ji-nie, and the presence of chikei. It also exhibits shirake utsuri. The hamon is predominantly suguha with some undulations and small gunome, incorporating small midare and ashi, with visible sunagashi. The boshi is suguha, slightly undulating on both sides, with a rounded return, showing the typical robust style of the Nanbokucho period.

Although the sword can be appreciated in its current state, it is in an old polish. Those with the means may want to consider a touch-up polish to fully appreciate the intricate details of the steel and hamon.

Bare weight: 794 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘(高田時行) - Mumei (Takada Tokiyuki)
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸六分八厘弱 / 71.76 cm
Sori 反り  三分三厘 / 1.0 cm
Blade Width 元幅  30.4 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.2 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打25.0 mm  横手位置22.4 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.5 mm  松葉位置4.3 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  3個
Age 時代  南北朝中期応安頃(1368~) The middle period of Nanbokucho era
Certificate 鑑定書  特別保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成14年2月20日 愛媛県登録 Registered on February 20, 2002 in Ehime Prefecture
Included 附属 素銅はばき(Copper Habaki)
白鞘(Shirasaya Case)

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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.

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