{"product_id":"katana-ts049-nbthk","title":"TS049 Katana sword MORIYUKI 1600s - Antique NBTHK Hozon certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\/images2\/Square-payment-options.png\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px dashed #500; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 1.4rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(182, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust a Part of Our Huge Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamurai Store now has over 100 katana swords in storage and at our warehouses. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease get in touch with us via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/Y3Z3N7OD6JX7J1\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand tell us what you want!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eProudly listed by: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamurai Store, Inc.\u003c\/a\u003e JAPAN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-5 weeks for the export permit to be granted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eWe Ship Worldwide via EMS \/ UPS \/ OCS \/ Surface  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #f3ebeb;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem# TS049\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid Edo Period, Kanbun Era (1660–1670s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNBTHK Hozon certificated\u003c\/span\u003e (Well Preserved certificate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003eSwordsmith: \u003cstrong\u003eMoriyuki (Fujiwara Takada)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality Katana sword from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/samurai-store-tokyo\" title=\"SAMURAI STORE TOKYO\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMURAI STORE Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moriyuki (Fujiwara Takada)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvince:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bungo Province (current Oita Prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid Edo Period, Kanbun Era (1661–1673 CE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NBTHK Hozon Token Paper (Sword Preservation Certificate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes in Koshirae ornate mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Shinogi-zukuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang: Ubu Nakago (original, unshortened tang)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamon: Midare-ba (irregular temper pattern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoriyuki of the Fujiwara Takada school was an accomplished swordsmith active in Bungo Province during the middle Edo period. He is particularly known for his skillful execution of gunome-midare and togari-ba temper patterns, both highly appreciated by collectors of traditional Japanese swords.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blade displays an exceptionally attractive and energetic hamon featuring a wide and vibrant gunome-choji midare, interspersed with sharp togari-ba elements. The pattern is further enhanced by striking tobiyaki (isolated hardened spots), creating a dynamic visual appearance along the cutting edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of its broad and active temper line, elegant craftsmanship, and original signature makes this sword a fine representative work of the Takada tradition. Certified by the NBTHK as a genuine Japanese sword worthy of preservation, it offers collectors an excellent opportunity to acquire an authentic Edo-period blade with both historical significance and strong aesthetic appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis blade has Hozon paper certification as a \"Well-Preserved Sword\" from the NBTHK (Japan Sword Preservation Society), highlighting its enduring beauty and historical value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes in a complete set of stunning antique, ornate mounting, including all metal fittings and an open-work Tsuba hand guard finished with gold. A shirasaya wooden holder is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf particular note is the tsuba, forged in iron and adorned with finely executed gold-inlaid chrysanthemum and scrolling vine motifs. The deep, time-softened patina of the iron provides a dramatic backdrop for the subtle brilliance of the gold decoration, evoking the refined taste of the Edo-period warrior aristocracy. Its understated elegance perfectly complements the blade, reflecting the Japanese aesthetic ideal that true luxury is expressed through restraint rather than excess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b09b9b; padding: 6px 10px 6px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade comes with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/span\u003e of NBTHK Japan Sword Preservation Society - Hozon Paper (Well-preserved sword)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLADE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #991100;\"\u003eAuthority\/Registration# AICHI-19003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This registration confirms the blade has been verified and recorded as an authentic Japanese sword by the Board of Education and the public safety commission.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e Authentic Forged \u0026amp; Polished\u003cspan\u003e Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eInscription: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSmith's name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eInscription (back):\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eSmith School:\u003c\/span\u003e MORIYUKI 守行\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eSmith Location :\u003c\/span\u003e Bungo(Oita)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e Mid Edo Period, Kanbun Era (1661–1673)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eTempered Line Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e Midare-ba (irregular wavy temper pattern)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Length: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e63.9 cm (25.17 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eOverall length w\/ mounting: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eappx. 102cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eCurvature (\u003cem\u003eSori\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e 1.5 cm (0.60 in)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eRivet Holes:\u003c\/span\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eGrooves:\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eNBTHK Certificate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e paper (Well-preserved sword)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--Koshirae--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKOSHIRAE\u003c\/em\u003e Ornate Mountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsuba\u003c\/em\u003e Hand guard: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSquare Iron Tsuba with Gold Nunome-Inlay Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; 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