Koto Darani Den (fss-572)
Mei: mumei
Date: tensho 1573-1592
Nagasa : 26 3/8 "
Sori: 15mm
Width at the ha-machi: 27.0mm
Width at the yokote: 18.8mm
Thickness at the mune-machi: 5.5mm
Construction: shinogi zukuri
Mune: iori
Nakago: suriage
Kitae: itame
Hamon: gunome
Boshi: ko maru
Condition: good polish
This is a very early katana from the Koto era. It was made around Tensho 1573-1592. The Darani school had a few well known smiths and were known for making very functional sword that were very sharp. This is a great example of a koto era sword that is of good quality. The hamon is well balanced and has very good activity. The hamon in the point/kisaki is very nicely done and active. The hada is very tightly forged and is very smooth looking with a milky appearance. The sword comes with original mounts and the saya has been restored back to the same style that it originally had. The tsuka has a wonderful aged look and feel to it, adding to this swords excellent attributes. The papers are attesting to the quality and age of this fine sword.
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This evaluation sheet showing that this sword passed the recent shinsa held august 2013.
Within a few months the newly drawn NTHK Origami/papers will be sent to us from Japan. When the new papers are received they will be immediately forwarder to the new owners via priority mail.
SOLD
This sword is on consignment.
Order number for this item is : fss-572
Email us if your interested in this item at info@nihontoantiques.com
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