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Lot 125:
Muromachi period Japanese Samurai long katana Norimitsu NBTHK
Description
Muromachi period (1336-1573) long katana NBTHK attributed to Kashu Norimitsu in the Muromachi period. The swordsmith was active in the early 16th century. Kashu resided in the Kaga province that was ruled by Maeda clan when Norimitsu was alive. The Kaga province was very rich at the time, and it is believed that Norimitsu might have forged swords for samurai warriors living in the Kaga domain since he served Maeda clan. The mumei (unsigned) blade is 26.9 inches, just beautiful, free of blemishes and scratches, almost perfect. The Hamon, (or temperline) is wonderful. The koshirae is superb, with an iron forged Sukashi tsuba, a very complex carved shaped guard. The Habaki is copper. The blade has been attributed to Kashu Norimitsu through Tokubetsu Kicho Token as especially precious in the former system (1948-1982). With papers and silk bag. Circa 1800-1850. In koshirae, sword measures 39.5 inches L, blade measures 27.5 inches x 1 inch.
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