Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kashu Norimitsu NBTHK Hozon Certificate

Description: Welcome to eBay Samurai Museum Shop in Tokyo Title: Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kashu Norimitsu NBTHK Hozon Certificate Free Shipping to: USA, Canada, Germany, France, Hong Kong and Mexico. Included: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Full Exportation Support Delivery Date:Approx. 1-1.5 months *There might be delay in shipment depending on countries CategoryKatana (KOTO)AgeLate Muromachi periodSwordsmithKashu Norimitsu (加州則光)CertificateNBTHK Hozon CertificateLocationKaga Province (Today’s Ishikawa prefecture)Blade SizeCutting Edge Length: 70.0 cm ( 27.5 inches)Curvature: 2.12 cm (0.83 inches)【Description】 This blade was signed by Norimitsu (則光). And according to its NBTHK appraisal, it was made by Kashu Norimitsu, who was active during the late Muromachi period (early 16th century). Kashu is the province’s name in Today’s Ishikawa prefecture, and it is also known as Kaga province. Norimitsu resided in this province, forging swords for a living. This province was ruled by Maeda clan when Norimitsu was alive. Maeda clan was originally a retainer of Oda family, who ruled Owari province. (today’s Nagoya area in Aichi prefecture) The first head of the Maeda clan was Toshie Maeda. He climbed the social ladder of Samurai society, and he became the feudal lord of Kaga Province(today’s Ishikawa prefecture). It is said that he had a vast rice fief that fed 100 million grown-up adults, which is called Hyakuman Goku. The Maeda clan was one of the most powerful lines in Samurai history. Toshie Maeda had a close tie with Oda Nobunaga and Hideyoshi Toyotomi. This blade was created in the middle of Sengoku Jidai(warring state period: late 15th -late 16th century). There was fierce rivalry among strong feudal lords over lands, political power, and natural resources during this time. We believe Norimitsu might have forged swords for Samurai warriors living in Kaga domain since he served Maeda clan. This blade is appraised as a Hozon Touken (保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai: 日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, well preserved and high quality with artistic value. *Please keep in mind that there are a couple of minor Kitae Kizu on this blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【Blade】Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa)：70.0 cm ( 27.5 inches)Curvature(Sori)： 2.12 cm (0.83 inches) Hamon ：The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon ：visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Nakago ：Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Habaki: Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. Authentication Paper：NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade (No.3025477) NBTHK, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the blade on Feb 25th in the 3rd year of Reiwa (2021). They appraised it as Hozon Touken, the blade worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well.Registration Number : Fukushima 6987 The Board of Education in Fukushima prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword. It is called Jyu Token Rui Torokusho (銃刀剣類登録証). Bunkacho (The Agency for Cultural Affairs) acknowledges a Japanese sword with this paper as a work of art. The sword needs to be traditionally hand-forged and made of Tamahagane carbon steel to be registered in the system. With this paper, its owner in Japan can legally own an authentic Japanese sword. Based on this registration number, we will apply for its export permit. This paper will need to be returned to the board of education when the sword is being shipped abroad, but you can receive a copy of it. About us Samurai Museum has been dealing with antique Japanese swords and other antique item since 2016 and started to sell items on eBay in December, 2019. We have shipped more than 600 antique Japanese swords to USA, France, Australia, Mexico, Canada, Germany from our museum shop. For more info ,CLICK HERE. Antique Japanese Sword and Export process The antique Japanese swords we deal with on eBay are hand-forged edged swords, which are at least 150 years old or older. Each Japanese sword is registered under the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Board of Education in Japan. They issue a registration paper for each Japanese sword for the owner in Japan to legally possess it. After receiving the full payment from you, we will return the registration paper to the Board of Education and apply for its permit to Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho) to legally export the sword from Japan to other countries. It normally takes around 2-4 weeks months to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 1-1.5 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. Shipping We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany and France. If you don't live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before making a purchase. We offer Free International Shipping as long as we can send antique Japanese swords by EMS.We normally ship by EMS(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax for you to pay, depending on the countries. We use package cushioning to protect the item and put it in a PVC pipe, which is one of the most secure packages because of its durability. It will normally takes 5-14 days for the item to arrive at your given address after we dispatch it. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.Payment Please complete the transaction via your preferred payment method. After confirming the payment from you, we will apply for an export permit. Payment needs to be completed within 72 hours of your purchase. 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Price: 5600 USD

Location: Shinjuku

End Time: 2024-09-01T06:51:51.000Z

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