{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mumei-rai-kunihide-katana-with-dragon-horimono-and-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-papers-kamakura-nanbokucho-period-early-14th-century","title":"Mumei Rai Kunihide Katana with dragon Horimono and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers Kamakura-Nanbokucho Period (early 14th century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMumei Rai Kunihide Katana with dragon Horimono and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers Kamakura-Nanbokucho Period (early 14th century)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period (ca. 1300-1350 AD).\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon \u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Yes, dragons (one chasing a fireball) (both sides of the sword)\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: solid Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Shirasaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63.3 CM (2 Shaku 9 bu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 1.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to den Rai Kunihide by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers in 2023.  Rai Kunihide is allegedly the son of Rai Kunitsugu, the master swordsmith who is also thought of as one of Masamune's students. Rai Kunitsugu implemented some Soshu elements into the Rai school, which traditionally is a Yamashiro-den school. Rai Kunihide has only a few signed works recorded, which consist of two tachi and three yari. Works made by Rai Kunihide show similarity to his master, Rai Kunitsugu. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erarely attributes a mumei sword directly to Rai Kunihide; there are, in total, very few mumei swords that have been attributed to (den) Rai Kunihide, which causes Rai Kunihide swords to rarely come to the market. Most likely because there is not a lot known about Rai Kunihide, and direct attribution is only made in cases where a sword exhibits a certain mix of Soshu-den and Yamashiro-den, with, of course, the typical Rai hada. Rai Kunihide allegedly had a son Rai Hidetsugu, who only has a few existing works, which has led some speculation that Rai Kunihide and Hidetsugu were the same person. This Katana has a mostly suguha hamon, with some stunning layered hataraki, especially going towards the kissaki, with the typical Rai school itame hada, which is nicely visible, but without a lot of shingane that is commonly seen on Rai school swords. And stunning nie that really reminds me personally of some Naoe Shizu work I have seen. The sword also has two horimono of dragons with one chasing a fireball, on the ji, this is on both the omote and ura of the sword. Important to note is that they are not precisely mirrored; one goes slightly below the habaki, while the other stays well above the habaki. It is, in my opinion, very well executed and overall a good addition to the sword. What needs to be added is that this horimono was not present on the sword when it was forged; it was later applied. Seeing as it is not worn, it is likely not very old. The overall condition of the sword is quite good, with a few small kitae-ware that overall do not distract from the quality of the sword. Overall, a stunning Rai school katana in shirasaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the cutting edge or kissaki.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835185111423,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview.png?v=1782400060"},{"product_id":"mumei-uda-kunimune-katana-with-koshirae-and-shirasaya-with-honami-origami-and-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-early-muromachi-period-1394-1428ad","title":"Mumei Uda Kunimune Katana with Koshirae and Shirasaya with Hon'ami origami and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Early Muromachi period (1394–1428AD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei Uda Kunimune Katana with Koshirae and Shirasaya with Hon'ami origami and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eattributed to Ōei period (1394–1428AD)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon \u0026amp; Honami Kisanji? documents attributing the sword to Naminohara Yasuyuki\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bohi\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Uchigatana-koshirae, with an overall blue and Buddhist theme, fuchi-kashira with a swastika theme, and a very nicely made tsuba. Overall, koshirae dates from the Bakumatsu period. Blue tsuka-ito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox 60.6CM (a little over 2 shaku)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 2.1cm\u003cbr\u003eMotohaba: 30mm\u003cbr\u003eSakihaba: 20mm\u003cbr\u003eKasane: 0.8 mm (Motokasane), 5 mm (Sakikasane)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (bare): 630g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Uda Kunimune by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers in 2025. Uda Kunimune is a descendant of the Uda school, from Etchu, starting in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a slight notare-hamon with stunning nie activity with stunning crystallized structures. The Jihada consists mostly of Mokume and Masame patterns, which are nicely visible and very enjoyable. This katana has the overall typical early Muromachi sugata, clearly taking inspiration from earlier Nanbokucho work, with an overall wide mihaba. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKanteisho specifically attributes this work to the Ōei period (1394–1428AD). The sword has some light scratches, which are negligible. The sword includes an old wooden box with documents. I have not translated all of the documents, but there is one large examination paper, made by I believe Honami Kisanji, attributing the sword to a specific Naminohara smith. These may not be entirely accurate, but they are still a wonderful addition to the provenance of this sword. The registration number of the torokusho is also a 4-digit number, indicating so-called \"Daimyo\" registration. These documents may contain some extra provenance or information about this sword, but I cannot easily translate them myself. If anyone is able to translate certain parts that might be interesting from a historical point of view, then please message me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the cutting edge or kissaki. All images are taken by me personally. The overview image also has the reflection of my camera on the ura side)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835331584383,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_54cc96ba-c42f-4f6f-9b79-4491e33343ef.png?v=1782403109"},{"product_id":"fumei-uda-wakizashi-in-koshirae-and-shirasaya-nbthk-hozon-muromachi-period","title":"Fumei Uda Wakizashi in Koshirae and Shirasaya NBTHK Hozon Muromachi period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFumei Uda Wakizashi in Koshirae and Shirasaya\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon Muromachi period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Wakizashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Around the middle Muromachi period 1450-1500AD\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon and old Kanteisho of a Nihonto study group, attributing the wakizashi to Kozori.\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bohi\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Silver foiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Yes, Wakizashi koshirae, late edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHira-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length): \u003cb\u003e 35,7cm (1  shaku 1 sun 7 bu)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): Very little.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Uda by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon papers in 2025, sent to shinsa by me personally. This wakizashi has a suguha hamon with overall nice activity in the nioiguchi. The jhada consists mostly of ko-itame hada combined with some masame hada. The wakizashi has more of a tanto feeling, being quite slender. The sword has the remains of a signature visible, but the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejudged the signature to be illegible. The sword is in enjoyable condition with only a few foraging flaws, but is in older polish. Overall, a nice wakizashi in koshirae for any collection. The koshirae is a nice wakizashi koshirae from the late Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835433492863,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_2759e5fc-eb7c-4f34-b83b-2d5280bccd9b.png?v=1782405433"},{"product_id":"mumei-takada-muneyuki-katana-in-shirasaya-nbthk-hozon-late-muromachi-early-edo-period-around-1580-1620ad","title":"Mumei Takada Muneyuki Katana in shirasaya NBTHK Hozon Late Muromachi-Early edo period (around 1580-1620AD).","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei Takada Muneyuki Katana in shirasaya\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: Mumei suriage\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Azuchi-Momoyama to Keicho period. (Late 16th century to early 17th century)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Gold foiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length): \u003cb\u003e 68,18cm (2 shaku 2 sun 5 bu)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 1.8cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSword description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Takada Muneyuki, from the Takada school, founded in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a gunome-midare hamon with stunning overall quality. The Jihada consists mostly of itame hada, which can be nicely enjoyed as seen on the images. This katana has the overall typical early Edo period shape, but with 5 mekugi-ana, which gives the sword more of a late Muromachi Taira Takada feeling. The sword is in beautiful, enjoyable condition with nearly no kitae-ware. Overall quality can be seen on the images; there is some damage to the cutting edge under the habaki, as you can see on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKanteisho as well. The sword comes in shirasaya, with a sword bag included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no alarming damage to the cutting edge or kissaki.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835437261183,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_67b4344b-079d-470b-bb5d-bb93f646d947.png?v=1782405611"}],"url":"https:\/\/tokenoranda.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"Token Oranda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}