{"product_id":"katana-ts095-nbthk","title":"TS095 Katana sword SUKENAGA 1830s 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# TS095\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19px;\"\u003eAntique Katana sword in Ornate Mounting \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Edo Period (1830-1840s)\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: okoyama Kaga no Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga (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\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (Mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yokoyama Kaga no Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga (Signed by Sukehisa on behalf of Sukenaga), Bishū Osafune Jūnin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvince:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen (Okayama pref.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo Period, Tenpō Era (c. 1830–1844 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri, original \u003cstrong\u003eubu nakago\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamon (tempered line pattern): \u003c\/strong\u003eJūka-chōji Midare (Overlapping Clove-Pattern Temper Line)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification: \u003c\/strong\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Especially Worthy of Preservation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l0068v\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKatana by Yokoyama Kaga no Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga – Signed by Sukehisa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"452\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYokoyama Kaga no Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga was one of the most celebrated swordsmiths of the late Edo period and a leading master of the prestigious Bizen Osafune tradition. Widely regarded as one of the finest Bizen smiths of the Shinshintō (New-New Sword) period, Sukenaga brought the magnificent artistry of classical Bizen swordmaking back to life during the final decades of the samurai era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSukenaga's greatest artistic achievement lies in his exceptionally beautiful and elaborate hamon, particularly the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJūka-chōji Midare (overlapping clove pattern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKikka-chōji (chrysanthemum-shaped clove pattern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These distinctive temper lines feature intricate clusters of overlapping chōji formations, resembling blossoming chrysanthemums and clove flowers. Their extraordinary complexity, elegance, and rhythmic beauty make Sukenaga's finest blades immediately recognizable to knowledgeable collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"452\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis particular katana displays the characteristic Jūka-chōji Midare hamon, beautifully demonstrating the refined craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic for which Sukenaga is renowned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Father-and-Son Collaboration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially noteworthy feature of this sword is its inscription, which the NBTHK identifies as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Sukehisa Daimei\" (祐久代銘)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSukehisa was Sukenaga's son and successor, who later inherited the name of the second-generation Sukenaga. The term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaimei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates that Sukehisa inscribed the signature on behalf of his father.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attribution provides a fascinating connection between two generations of the distinguished Yokoyama swordmaking family. It also suggests Sukehisa's involvement in his father's workshop and makes the sword particularly interesting from both historical and scholarly perspectives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being simply another signed work of Sukenaga, this katana preserves tangible evidence of the relationship between master and successor within the celebrated Osafune tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification and Collectible Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sword is accompanied by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords. This prestigious certification recognizes the blade's historical and artistic significance and confirms its attribution, including the Sukehisa Daimei inscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its original unshortened tang, spectacular Jūka-chōji Midare hamon, and historically significant father-and-son connection, this katana represents an outstanding example of late Edo-period Bizen swordmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly desirable piece for collectors of Shinshintō masterpieces, the Yokoyama school, and the distinguished lineage of Bizen Osafune swordsmiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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;\"\u003eRegistration Certificate (Torokusho): #Hyogo-15071\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 Yokoyama Kaga no Suke Fujiwara Sukenaga (Signed by Sukehisa on behalf of his father, Sukenaga)\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 Bishū Osafune Jūnin (smith location)\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 Bishu Osafune\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 Bishu 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 Edo Period,Tenpō Era (c. 1830–1844 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 Jūka-chōji Midare (Overlapping Clove-Pattern Temper Line)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 1px 2px 1px; border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #775b5b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eBlade Length: 68.5cm\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: 100cm\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 2.1cm\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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