Antique Japanese Sword Made by NORIMITSU 則光 Muromachi Koshirae NIHONTO Samurai

Description: xvpbvx 　　　　　　　 xvpbvx 　　 Wakizashi Made by NORIMITSU 則光 Description Mei : NorimitsuMaterial : TamahaganeJihada (Jigane): Itame-hadaTemper patterns (Hamon) : Koshibiraki_Gunome_midare and Utsuri with NioiEra : Muromachi PeriodCountry(Kuni) : Bizen Province (Okayama)[Size]Blade Length(Cutting edge) : 47.0cm Curve(SORI) : 1.0cmWidth at the hamachi(Moto-Haba) : 2.6cmWide at the Kissaki(Saki-Haba) : 1.9cmThickness at the Moto-Kasane : 0.5cmWeight (Sword Only) : 380gRivet Holes(Mekugiana): 2Length of Koshirae : about 70cm[Additional Information] Norimitsu (the first generation) is said to have been a student of Osafune’s renowned smith, Nagamitsu, whose swordmaking period spanned from the mid-Kamakura era (1274-1304). The Norimitsu line continued for nine generations, lasting until the first year of Bunroku in the late Muromachi period (1592).Considering the Mei and the high quality, this Norimitsu, so called Kansho Norimitsu, who was active during the early Muromachi Period from Eikyo to Bunmei Era, around 1430 to 1470. He held a reputation of being the most highly skilled swordsmiths among the Norimitsu Lineage. The highlights of this Wakizashi are a faint Midare-ustsuri on the Ji and a bit different Hamon on the Omote and the Ura. The koshirae are distinguished by a scabbard with a unique design, featuring a lacquer technique known as 'kage maki-e.' This specialized method of lacquering demonstrates the exceptional skill of the artisan who crafted it. Shipping This sword will be shipped by EMS etc. Terms of Sale The basic policy of ordering is non-refundable and non-returnable.also, please be sure to solve the questions before bidding or purchase. we wouldn't reply to questions after purchased. International Buyers - Please Note: [Exporting swords takes time]An export inspection certificate is required to export swords. After confirming the payment, we will obtain an export audit certificate and export it legally. The paperworks usually takes about three weeks. After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.Please confirm with the customs office of your country before ordering or bidding that you can import Japanese swords without any problems. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Price: 2500 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-11-23T04:28:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD