{"product_id":"katana-ts072-nbthk","title":"TS072 Antique Katana sword AOE -Kamakura period NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon paper","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# TS072\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKamakura Period (1240-1320s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificated\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely\u003c\/strong\u003e Well Preserved certificate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Jūyō Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003eSwordsmith: AOE (attributed)\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\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mumei (Attributed to Aoe)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvince:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicchū Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to Late Kamakura Period (c. 1240–1329 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBTHK \u003cstrong\u003eTokubetsu\u003c\/strong\u003e Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri, ō-suriage tang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chū-suguha with ko-gunome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Densely forged ko-itame with abundant ji-nie and vivid utsuri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKatana | AOE from 1200-1300s | NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eForged during the golden age of the Kamakura period, this remarkable katana has been attributed by the NBTHK to the celebrated Aoe School of Bicchū Province. Flourishing from the mid-Kamakura through the Nanbokuchō period, Aoe smiths are admired for their refined workmanship, elegant sugata, and beautifully restrained suguha-based temper lines. Genuine Kamakura-period Aoe swords have become increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly those preserved in healthy condition and awarded NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation) status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade perfectly embodies the finest characteristics of the Aoe tradition. The tightly forged ko-itame hada is densely covered with delicate ji-nie, while a vivid utsuri appears gracefully across the surface—a hallmark of high-quality Kamakura Bizen and Bicchū workmanship. The chū-suguha hamon, enlivened with subtle ko-gunome, is bright, clear, and exceptionally refined, giving the blade an elegant yet dignified presence. Both the jihada and hamon remain healthy and well preserved, making this an outstanding example of an Aoe attribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the tang has been \u003cstrong\u003eō-suriage\u003c\/strong\u003e (shortened), as is common for swords that have survived over seven centuries, the blade retains its graceful Kamakura proportions and offers collectors the rare opportunity to own an authentic masterpiece from one of Japan's most respected medieval schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Jūyō Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(160, 87, 14);\"\u003eIn our opinion, this exceptional Aoe katana possesses all the hallmarks expected of a future NBTHK Jūyō Tōken candidate. Its outstanding preservation, beautiful jihada with vivid utsuri, refined hamon, and textbook Aoe workmanship place it among the finest examples we have encountered. Opportunities to acquire Kamakura-period Aoe swords of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, making this an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Tachi Koshirae Warlord Ornate Mouting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis sword is mounted in an impressive \u003cstrong\u003eTachi-style koshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e, a style traditionally worn edge-down and reserved for high-ranking samurai and mounted warriors. The koshirae features a brilliant \u003cstrong\u003egold nashiji lacquer scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by finely crafted metal fittings that create a dignified and luxurious appearance. The overall balance between the brilliant lacquer finish and the subdued iron fittings gives this mounting an unmistakably aristocratic character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is further adorned with the \u003cstrong\u003eMaru ni Ageha Chō (丸に揚羽蝶)\u003c\/strong\u003e family crest—a stylized swallowtail butterfly enclosed within a circle. This is one of Japan's most celebrated samurai crests and is most famously associated with the illustrious \u003cstrong\u003eTaira (Heike) clan\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the two great warrior families that shaped medieval Japanese history. Throughout the Edo period, many daimyo families and distinguished samurai retained this elegant butterfly crest as a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003enobility, refinement, prosperity, and martial heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its presence enhances both the historical atmosphere and visual appeal of this exceptional mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHighlights\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eKamakura-period\u003c\/strong\u003e katana dating back approximately \u003cstrong\u003e700–780 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttributed to the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eAoe School\u003c\/strong\u003e of Bicchū Province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwarded \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizing its exceptional historical and artistic importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully preserved \u003cstrong\u003eko-itame hada\u003c\/strong\u003e with rich ji-nie and striking utsuri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined \u003cstrong\u003esuguha-based hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e with elegant ko-gunome activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive \u003cstrong\u003egold nashiji lacquer koshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring family crest decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn outstanding acquisition for collectors seeking an elegant and highly representative example of classical Kamakura craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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;\"\u003eRegistration Certificate (Torokusho): #Tokyo-298857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Every authentic antique Japanese sword legally possessed in Japan must be accompanied by an official Japanese Sword Registration Certificate (Torokusho) issued by the Prefectural Board of Education. Possessing an antique sword without this certificate is illegal under Japanese law.\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors, the Torokusho also serves as official evidence that the blade has been examined and recognized by the Japanese authorities as a genuine Japanese sword rather than a modern replica or imitation.\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this registration certificate is valid only within Japan. Once the sword is permanently exported, the original certificate is legally required to be returned to the issuing Prefectural Board of Education and therefore cannot accompany the sword overseas.\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003e Non inscription \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 AOE (青江) Ascribed by NBTHK\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 Bicchu Province\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 to Late Kamakura Period (c. 1240–1329 CE)\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 Chū-suguha with ko-gunome\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Length: 69cm\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. 99cm\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 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 4\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 Bo-Hi (Ubu original groove)\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\u003eTachi KOSHIRAE\u003c\/em\u003e Ornate Mountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; 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