Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 124:
Japanese Muromachi Samurai Katana Kiyomitsu Bizen NBTHK Hozon
Description
Exceptional Japanese samurai katana from the Bizen school of the end of Muromachi period (1392-1596). Bizen Osafune Kiyomitsu is one of the best lines of blacksmiths from that famous school. The Muromachi period is part of the Sengoku Jidai or Warring state period (1467-1615). During this period of war, a huge quantity of blades were needed by the different regimes, which resulted in a very impressive production of quality blades. This particular blade is impeccable, well-balanced in hand, the forged surface Itame-hada is granular with a pale reflection and the Hamon has the Kiyomitsu’s characteristics. The koshirae is wonderful, the fuchi-kachira represents birds and have gold inserts, menuki are brass dragons, and the scabbard or saya is unique with inserts of precious stones. The tsuba is a very simple iron tsuba, but very elegant with a very nice sakura (cherry blossom). Comes with NBTHK Hozon certificate and silk bag. Sword measures 39.5”, 24.5” blade.
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