Antique Japanese Katana Saber, Edo Period, Koshirae Brown and Blue
The antique Japanese Katana sword, dating from the Edo period, is an object of great beauty and value. It features a gunome-choji hamon, characteristic of Bizen’s high-quality craftsmanship, with zigzag and nail-shaped patterns and pointed elements.
Antique Japanese Katana Saber, Edo Period, Koshirae Brown and Blue: A Jewel from the Edo Period
The antique Japanese Katana sword, dating from the Edo period, is an object of great beauty and value. It features a gunome-choji hamon, characteristic of Bizen’s high-quality craftsmanship, with zigzag and nail-shaped patterns and pointed elements. The blade is made in the traditional shinogi-zukuri style, characterized by a pronounced ridge line running along its length.
- Mumei
- Blade length (刃長): 67.3 cm
- Curvature (反り): 1.97 cm
- Width at the base (元幅): 30.7mm
- Thickness at the base (元重): 6.8mm
- Width at the tip (先幅): 21.8mm
- Thickness at the tip (先重): 5.3mm
- Total length with frames (拵全長): 99.8cm
- Tsuba diameter: 6.8 cm (width) x 7.3 cm (height)
The antique Japanese Katana sword, dating from the Edo period, is an object of great beauty and value. It features a gunome-choji hamon, characteristic of Bizen’s high-quality craftsmanship, with zigzag and nail-shaped patterns and pointed elements. The menuki (hilt ornaments) have a floral design, adding elegance to the hilt of the sword. The kashira and fuchi feature a wavy design, contributing to the overall aesthetic and comfort of grip.
The antique Japanese Katana sword, dating from the Edo period, is an object of great beauty and value. It features a gunome-choji hamon, characteristic of Bizen’s high-quality craftsmanship, with zigzag and nail-shaped patterns and pointed elements. The blade is made in the traditional shinogi-zukuri style, characterized by a pronounced ridge line running along its length.
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