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Edo Jumyo Wakizashi Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai Kanteisho…
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Sydney
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29-Sep-2016
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Edo Jumyo Wakizashi Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai Kanteisho circa 1800, unsigned wakizashi from Mino Province, attributed to Jumyo school by recent Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai kanteisho, with an appraisal & authentication certificate, in full polish & with ubu nakago (unaltered tang). Jihada forging is tight itame, with bright gunome hamon. Matched Higo school iron nature themed koshirae in iron with gold highlights with an unusual sagurigane in cloisonne. Nbthk & Nthk are the two pre-eminent Japanese sword appreciation & authentication associations. Both organisations accept swords at regular authentication & grading meetings, where expert panels usually of four or five members examine, judge & grade swords meeting set standards. They issue formal certificates only if a sword is good enough. False signatures, significant damage or flaws will not pass. Condition excellent to good, expected minor wear, almost flawless. Length of Nakago 32.5 cm. Curvature 0.8 cm. Motohaba 3.07 cm
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Oriental: Zother