Wakizashi Koto attributed to Kashū Kagemitsu by the NBTHK – 加州景光 Muromachi Period (~1469) Kaga Province NBTHK Hozon Certificate Fujishiro Grade: Koto Chujosaku Kashu Kagemitsu was considered one of the most talented swordsmiths of his time. Some historical texts even recount that the samurai and lord Hōjō Ujiteru presented a […]

A Nara school katana koshirae with a rare saya decorated with superb Tsugaru lacquer. Edo period (1603-1868). Nara school. Dimensions: Saya length: 68 cm Tsuka length: 21 cm The Fuchi-Kashira set, of exceptional quality and with a « Matsuri » theme, is made of shibuichi with gilding and inlays of gold, shakudo, […]

Katana attributed to Fuyuhiro 冬廣 Late Muromachi to early Edo period (~1596-1624). Wakasa Province. NBTHK Hozon certificate. Fuyuhiro rank : Chujosaku Yamada rank : Wazamono A very fine, over 65 cm long, suriage blade in perfect condition, with no kizu (flaws), and in remarkable state of preservation. The Hamon in […]

Iron tsuba from the Akao school. Late Edo period. Beautifully crafted in sukashi (openwork) depicting a Japanese bird called a chidori against a full moon in the background. Dimensions: 71 x 68 mm. Thickness: 4.5 mm. The Akao school was founded in the 18th century by Akao Yoshitsugu shodai, a […]

Tsuba made in Shibuichi with high-quality Kebori and katakiri-bori work depicting a tiger. Edo period. Dimensions: 70.3 x 66.2 x 4.1 mm 570 €

Fuchi-Kashira in Shibuichi with a depiction of the guardian deity Niō named Agyo, one of the two guardian deities of Japanese mythology, protectors of Buddhist temples and the teachings of Buddha. Agyo is usually depicted with his mouth open and associated with the sound « ah, » the first sound of birth. […]

Small display stand in solid wood for Tanto or Wakizashi. For two swords. Decorated with an openwork Mount Fuji. Contemporary yet beautifully crafted. The wood is heavy and appears to be a precious wood, possibly ebony. Width: 27.2 cm Depth: 13.3 cm Height: 25.8 cm Sold

Wakizashi signed Soshu Ju Masahiro – 相州住正弘 This sword comes from the sixth generation of Masahiro, also known as Tsunahiro Yamamura. He changed his name to Tsunahiro when he entered the service of Hōjō Ujitsuna of the Go-Hōjō clan, one of the most powerful warrior clans of the Sengoku period […]

High-quality Wakizashi Koshirae, probably having been owned by a high-ranking samurai or Daimyō. Late Edo period Soten and Nara/Omori schools Sumptuous Koshirae (decorative ornaments) featuring warriors, Oni demons, and Shishi lions. The tsuba (handguard) is signed by Sōheishi Nyudō Soten and depicts a scene of warriors sculpted in high relief. […]

Large Katana signed Masatsune Early Edo – Kanbun Shinto – Owari Province Owari Seki School Mei / Signature : Omote : Masatsune Ura : February 1660 Massive and large blade of almost 80 cm (which is rare for this period), ubu, signed and dated.  Its state of preservation is particularly remarkable […]