Antique Japanese Katana Saber by Bizen Masamitsu with sayagaki – NBTHK Kicho
The antique Japanese sword Katana by Bizen Masamitsu with sayagaki – NBTHK Kicho is an object of great value and history, dating from the Nanbokucho era. This period is characterized by the artisanal expertise and precision that went into the making of Japanese swords.
Antique Japanese Katana Saber by Bizen Masamitsu with sayagaki – NBTHK Kicho: A Jewel of History
The sword measures 69.4 cm in length, with a curvature of 2 cm and a shinogi-zukuri and iori-mune shape. The blade is mumei, attributed to Bizen Masamitsu, a maker known for its quality and precision. The sword is mounted in a shirasaya with a sayagaki attributing the blade to Bizen Osafune Masamitsu, as confirmed by prominent sword expert and former NBTHK leader Dr. Kanzan Sato.
- Blade length: 69.4 cm
- Curvature: 2 cm
- Form: Shinogi-zukuri and iori-mune
- Blade: Mumei, attributed to Bizen Masamitsu
- Sayagaki: Assigns the blade to Bizen Osafune Masamitsu
- Shirasaya: Riding in a shirasaya with a sayagaki
- NBTHK Kicho: Awarded by NBTHK Kicho
- Period: Nanbokucho period
- Postman: Bizen Masamitsu
- Style: Soden-Bizen
- Works: Masamitsu’s works span approximately 40 years
- Rank: Juyo Token
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