Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Amakuni Kura Minamoto Toshiyama
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Antique Japanese Sword Katana signed Amakuni Kura Minamoto Toshiyama
This remarkable katana, originating from the Edo period, bears the distinguished signature of Amakuni Kura Minamoto Toshiyama, a testament to its historic value and exceptional craftsmanship. The blade’s provenance can be traced to the Musashi Province, further solidifying its esteemed lineage.
Specifications:
- Period: Edo period
- Provenance: Musashi Province
- Signed by: Amakuni Kura Minamoto Toshiyama
- Blade Length : 69.8 cm
- Width at the Base : 3.2 cm
- Thickness at the Base : 0.8 cm
- Width at the Tip : 2.0 cm
- Thickness at the Tip : 0.5 cm
- Blade Weight: 785 g
- Mountings Weight (without Scabbard): 1085 g
Blade Features:
This katana is expertly forged in the shinogi-zukuri style, featuring a medium curvature (chu-zori) that harmonizes the blade’s form and functionality. The blade has a small tip (ko-kissaki) with a distinctive single plate (ichimai), enhancing precision during use. The steel surface (jigane) showcases a refined small wood grain pattern (ko-itame) with subtle utsuri (shadowy patterns), indicating the skill of the smith.
Hamon:
The hamon is toranba with prominent bright nie, creating a shimmering effect along the blade’s edge, further highlighting its aesthetic and functional excellence.
Mountings (Koshirae):
The koshirae features luxurious fittings that elevate the katana's presentation. The fuchi and kashira (collar and pommel) are crafted from shakudo, an alloy of copper and gold, adorned with intricate nanakoji. The menuki (ornamental grip inlays) are shakudo with exquisite gold accents. The iron tsuba is round-shaped and displays elegant pine tree openwork (matsu-sukashi), symbolizing longevity and strength. The saya (scabbard) is lacquered in deep red with a stylish band wrapping (sanbun-dan-maki), complementing the overall design.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.
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All the details you love about the original—with a fresh flared block heel and modern square toe. Expertly crafted using soft Nappa leather, this essential style molds and moves with you to keep you comfortably on your feet all day (and night). This boot uses leather sourced from a Leather Working Group-approved trader. The Leather Working Group (LWG) Audit Standards provide transparency and accountability within the leather supply chain—covering energy and water usage.