{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-takada-ju-fujiwara-muneyuki-hozon","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Takada Jū Fujiwara Muneyuki - HOZON","description":"\u003csection class=\"product\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (Mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTakada Jū Fujiwara Muneyuki\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Province:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Edo period (ca. 1600–1650) — Bungo Province (modern Ōita Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takada (高田) School — Kyūshū tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBTHK Hozon Token (日本美術刀剣保存協会保存刀剣)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 69.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri with elegant tori-zori curvature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suguha to mild notare, nioi-based, bright and consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine ko-itame hada, with visible surface activity under light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKissaki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chū-kissaki (medium point)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality Japanese polish, showing refined grain and hamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting (Koshirae):\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete koshirae — black lacquer saya with gold \u003cem\u003esageo\u003c\/em\u003e, iron sukashi tsuba with plum blossom and branch motif, gilt floral \u003cem\u003efuchi-gashira\u003c\/em\u003e, black silk \u003cem\u003eito\u003c\/em\u003e over white samegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eHozon-class katana\u003c\/strong\u003e is signed \u003cstrong\u003e(Takada Jū Fujiwara Muneyuki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master swordsmith of the \u003cstrong\u003eTakada school\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bungo Province. The Takada lineage was among Kyūshū’s most respected, producing blades favored by samurai of the \u003cstrong\u003eŌtomo clan\u003c\/strong\u003e during the turbulent Sengoku and early Edo periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMuneyuki works are renowned for their balance between martial practicality and elegant simplicity. This blade exemplifies the school’s hallmark style — a refined \u003cstrong\u003esuguha-to-notare hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e glowing with fine \u003cstrong\u003enioi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a beautifully forged \u003cstrong\u003eko-itame hada\u003c\/strong\u003e that reveals tight, subtle grain under light. The \u003cstrong\u003eshinogi-zukuri\u003c\/strong\u003e shape and moderate \u003cstrong\u003etori-zori\u003c\/strong\u003e curvature provide ideal cutting balance, while the \u003cstrong\u003echū-kissaki\u003c\/strong\u003e lends a commanding yet graceful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e69.4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 cm sori\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sword’s proportions and polish showcase traditional craftsmanship rooted in both Bungo and Bizen influences. The two \u003cstrong\u003emekugi-ana\u003c\/strong\u003e suggest historical remounting, a sign of extended service life. The tang’s inscription reads \u003cstrong\u003eTakada-jū Fujiwara \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMuneyuki\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating residence in Takada and the prestigious Fujiwara lineage title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying \u003cstrong\u003ekoshirae\u003c\/strong\u003e is complete and tastefully composed. The \u003cstrong\u003etsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e features an elegant \u003cstrong\u003esukashi\u003c\/strong\u003e (openwork) of plum blossoms and branches — a motif symbolizing perseverance and renewal. The \u003cstrong\u003efuchi-gashira\u003c\/strong\u003e are finely crafted with floral scroll designs in gilt copper, complementing the black \u003cstrong\u003esilk tsukamaki\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped over pristine \u003cstrong\u003ewhite samegawa\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003esaya\u003c\/strong\u003e is lacquered deep black with a striking \u003cstrong\u003egold sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing austerity and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword embodies the spirit of the early Edo era: calm, poised, and masterfully executed. Certified as \u003cstrong\u003eHozon Token\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is officially recognized as a blade of cultural and historical importance. The combination of robust forging, balanced proportions, and complete high-quality mountings make this an exceptional example of a \u003cstrong\u003eTakada school katana\u003c\/strong\u003e — dignified in form and deeply rooted in Japan’s samurai heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199486263379,"sku":"69009429a2a46","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8092\/6035\/files\/P1100025-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1762246357","url":"https:\/\/hundredswords.store\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-signed-takada-ju-fujiwara-muneyuki-hozon","provider":"hundredswords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}