Antique Japanese Saber Katana Bishu Osafune Sukesada
The Antique Japanese Katana Bishu Osafune Sukesada Sword is a living testimony to the art and tradition of Japanese sword forging. Dating from the end of the Muromachi Period, this art object comes from the Osafune school, renowned for its exceptional quality and beauty.
A legacy of the Osafune school
The Osafune school was a beacon of excellence in swordsmithing during the late Muromachi Period, a period marked by power struggles and territorial rivalries between warlords. The blacksmiths of the Osafune school have developed a unique technique, characterized by great finesse and great strength. The name ‘Sukesada’ is particularly famous in the annals of Samurai history, with around 60 blacksmiths having adopted this maker’s name.
- Type: Katana
- Period: Late Muromachi
- Omote Mei: 備州長船祐定作 (Bishu Osafune Sukesada Saku)
- Ura Mei: 大永二年八月日 (August 1522)
- Blade length (Nagasa): 68.2 cm
- Curvature (Sori): 2.0 cm
- Mekugi-ana: 1
- Recording: Nagano Prefecture, August, Heisei 25 (2013)
- Sugata: Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune
- Dimensions: Motohaba (width at base) – 3.06 cm, Motokasane (thickness at base) – 0.59 cm, Sakihaba (width at yokote) – 2.26 cm, Sakikasane (thickness at yokote) – 0.49 cm
- Weight: 688g
- Habaki: Copper with silver Fuji mountain shape, single layer
- Scabbard: Shirasaya
The Antique Japanese Katana Bishu Osafune Sukesada Saber is a unique object of art, which bears witness to Japanese history and culture. It is a symbol of ancient Japan’s martial heritage and a reminder of the importance of the sword in the lives of the Samurai.
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