Antique Japanese Saber Katana Tegai NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

Antique Japanese Saber Katana Tegai NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

The Antique Japanese Katana Tegai NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Sword is a unique and precious item of value, representing the rich history and skilled craftsmanship of the Tegai school during the Kamakura period. This ancient katana is attributed to the Tegai school of the Yamato tradition, known for supplying swords to temples and playing a vital role in defending and arming religious establishments in Yamato province.

A jewel of Japanese craftsmanship

Blades of the Tegai school are distinguished by their traditional Yamato characteristics, such as a high shinogi-zukuri and iori mune, with a marked curvature (koshi-zori) and chu-suguba hamon with nie. The tight, but beautiful, ko-itame hada structure and boshi with nie fort and yakizume are characteristic features of this school’s craftsmanship. These features demonstrate the Tegai school’s commitment to quality and aesthetics in blade manufacturing.

• Blade length: 70.3 cm
• Sori: 1.3cm
• Hamon: chu suguha
• Period : Kamakura
• Province : Yamato
• Certification: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
• Shirasaya & Koshirae

This Katana’s mumei status and length make it a unique and valuable piece, representing the rich history and skilled craftsmanship of the Tegai school during a pivotal era in Japanese sword making. Its preservation and certification by the NBTHK highlight its cultural and historical importance.