Yamato no kami Yoshimichi Signed Sword NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Antique Art

*The swords we sell are antique artworks of historical value. They are available only to collectors who can show proper respect for their history and the craftsmen who created them. Proper care and storage are also essential.

*Exporting a Japanese sword requires obtaining an export permit from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Please be advised in advance that issuance of the permit may take approximately one and a half months.

Swordsmith : Yamato no kami Yoshimichi (signed)

*“Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi” was the second son of the first-generation “Osaka Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi,” and a distinguished swordsmith counted among the “Three Great Masters of Chōji-midare” in the Kansai region. Although his exact year of birth is unknown, he lived until the Enpō era (1673–1681) and died at over eighty years of age. He is also commonly referred to as “Himeji Yamato,” as he once resided and worked in Himeji, Harima Province (present-day Himeji City, Hyōgo Prefecture).

The chōji-midare style for which Yamato no Kami Yoshimichi was renowned refers to a hamon pattern resembling a շարք of clove-shaped elements. In later generations, through a technique known as “kusuri-yakiba,” more elaborate and decorative designs incorporating motifs such as chrysanthemum-on-water, Mount Fuji, and cherry blossoms were produced, gaining great popularity. His blades are also noted for their sharpness and were rated as “Yoki Wazamono” (excellent cutting ability) in the Edo-period sword appraisal text Kaihō Kenjaku.

Wakizashi

(Nagasa : 53cm) (Sori: 12mm) (Motohaba : 31.8mm) (Motokasane : 7.6mm) 
Certificate : NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON
Age: early Edo period

All swords we offer are legally registered in Japan as works of art with the relevant government authorities. They are approved for export by the Agency for Cultural Affairs before shipment. These items are sold strictly as antique collectibles and art pieces for display purposes only. They are not intended for use as weapons and are non-functional. 

*the condition is good. Some very light scuff marks can be seen, but there are no scratches or flaws that would diminish its value. However, please understand that this is an antique several centuries old, and do not expect it to be in perfect condition like a modern sword.

*the all items are sold as is.
*if you have any questions, please be sure to ask before bidding. we wouldn’t answer to the questions after purchase.

*the registration card will not attached because it is necessary to return to the government when export.

[NO RETUNES ACCEPTED]
because it is very complicated to do the import procedure in Japan.
please consider carefully when bidding. a cancellation fee will arise.

[USA BUYERS – PLEASE NOTE]
Customs duties are included in the shipping cost. No additional fees will be charged upon delivery.

[OTHER INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – PLEASE NOTE]
*import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. these charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
*please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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