{"product_id":"katana-ts059-nbthk","title":"TS059 Katana sword HIDENAGA - Antique Edo period NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/samurai-store.com\/images2\/Square-payment-options.png\" style=\"margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 2px; float: none;\"\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 offers over 100 katana swords, showcasing our extensive collection to inspire confidence and excitement among collectors and enthusiasts. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease get in touch with us via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/Y3Z3N7OD6JX7J1\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\u003e4-6 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# TS059\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdo Period (1800s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificated\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely\u003c\/strong\u003e Well Preserved certificate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003eSwordsmith: \u003cstrong\u003eHIDENAGA\u003c\/strong\u003e (inscribed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality Katana sword from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SAMURAI STORE TOKYO\" href=\"https:\/\/samuraistore.com\/pages\/samurai-store-tokyo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAMURAI STORE Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by Minamoto Hidenaga in Hiji, Bungo Province, on an Auspicious Day in the Second Month of Genji 2 (1865)”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvince:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bungo Province (present O-ita Prefecture)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo Period, Genji 2 (1865)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri, Ubu Nakago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choji-midare (Clove Blossom Temper Pattern)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rare and Elegant Blade from the Last Samurai Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidenaga was a highly accomplished swordsmith of Bungo Province during the closing years of the Edo period. In pursuit of mastery, he traveled extensively throughout Japan, studying the techniques of some of the most respected traditions of the age, including the schools of Hizen Tadayoshi, Higo Enju, Satsuma Masayoshi, and Bushū Nobuhide. Through this broad education, he developed exceptional technical skill and eventually became the official swordsmith retained by Kinoshita Hida-no-Kami, lord of the Hiji Domain in Bungo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis katana is a remarkable example of Hidenaga’s artistry and versatility. The hamon displays an impressive progression of styles rarely encountered within a single blade. Beginning at the base, it opens in a magnificent ō-gunome midare interwoven with richly layered jūka-chōji (double clove formations), creating a brilliant and highly decorative appearance. Toward the middle section, the temper line becomes a refined ko-midare in suguha style, demonstrating restraint and balance. In the upper half of the blade, the hamon transforms once again into vigorous gunome-chōji, animated by intense sunagashi and striking kinsuji, producing a dramatic display of activity within the hardened edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seamless integration of these three distinct tempering styles showcases Hidenaga’s extraordinary control and artistic vision. The blade remains exceptionally healthy, well-preserved, and visually captivating, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a late-Edo masterpiece that combines technical sophistication with remarkable aesthetic appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae Ornate Mountings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is mounted in an elegant Toppei style Koshirae, a style that became fashionable during the final decades of the Edo period and the turbulent years leading to the Meiji Restoration. Characterized by its practical and martial appearance, this mounting reflects the tastes of the late samurai class when swords were increasingly carried with an emphasis on readiness and functionality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black lacquered saya is understated yet refined, accented by subtle silver fittings near the kojiri and koiguchi. The iron tsuba possesses a robust, utilitarian elegance, while the black tsuka is mounted with decorative samurai crests menuki that provide a tasteful contrast against the dark silk wrapping. Together, the koshirae and blade form a harmonious ensemble that perfectly embodies the spirit and aesthetics of the Bakumatsu period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Edo swords displaying such a wide range of hamon activity are highly desirable among collectors. Combined with Hidenaga’s reputation as a swordsmith who absorbed techniques from multiple prestigious traditions, this NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon-certified katana represents an exceptional example of Bakumatsu craftsmanship and offers both historical significance and strong visual appeal.\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 - Tokubetsu Hozon Paper (Extremely 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# Fukuoka-054868\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This number means that the blade is verified and registered as an authentic Japanese sword by the board of education and 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);\"\u003eMade by Minamoto Hidenaga in Hiji, Bungo Province, on an Auspicious Day in the Second Month of Genji 2 (1865)”\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 \u003cstrong\u003eMinamoto Hidenaga 源秀永\u003c\/strong\u003e (certified)\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 (present-day Oita Prefecture)\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 Late Edo Period, Genji 2 (1865)\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 chōji midare clove 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: 70.1cm\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: 98cm\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 1.2cm\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 1\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 TOKUBETSU Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e paper (Extremely 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; 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