{"id":8162,"date":"2020-05-24T22:57:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T13:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=8162"},"modified":"2022-08-20T17:23:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T08:23:03","slug":"antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-by-tanehiro-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificate","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-signed-by-tanehiro-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Tanehiro
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon<\/strong> <\/span>Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Tanehiro with NBTHK<\/span> Tokubetsu Hozon<\/span> Certificate\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u3010Description\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Hizenkoku Saga Jyu Minamoto Tanehiro(\u80a5\u524d\u570b\u4f50\u8cc0\u4f4f\u6e90\u7a2e\u5ee3)<\/strong> is a Japanese swordsmith who forged swords in Hizen province in Saga prefecture, located in Kyushu island. Tanehiro might have had interaction with Tadayoshi school, one of the most prestigious schools in Hizen Province, based on his style. Tadayoshi school worked for the Nabeshima clan and lasted for generations. They prospered by having more than 100 swordsmiths through the Edo Period.The swords produced in Hizen province are called Hizen-To, which is famous for its beauty in Jigane. (Visible surface pattern on the steel)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This sword has a Tokubetsu Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, especially worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010 Blade\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\nCutting Length(Nagasa)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a67.4 cm(26.5 inches)<\/strong><\/span>
\nCurvature(Sori)<\/span><\/strong>\uff1a1.2 cm(0.5 inches)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hamon<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aThe blade pattern created by the tempering process. It has Suguha(straight hamon) pattern.<\/strong><\/span>
\nJimon<\/span><\/strong>\uff1aVisible surface pattern on the steel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nakago<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aIt has a signature that is inscribed \u80a5\u524d\u570b\u4f50\u8cc0\u4f4f\u6e90\u7a2e\u5ee3(Hizenkoku Saga Jyu Minamoto Tanehiro).\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fuchi-Kashira<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aA pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. Gold inlay was applied on them.
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\u00a0The plant pattern is designed. These leaves might be Aoi (hollyhock). Aoi pattern is also called Kamo-Aoi; it is used for the crest of the Kamo shrine in Kyoto prefecture. This plant once grew up on the back of the Kamo shrine, and it is considered Aoi is a good luck grass which would bring divine protection. Tokugawa family was Ujiko<\/em> (Shinto-shrine parishioner) of the Kamo shrine and used Aoi pattern for their family crest. “Mitsuba Aoi Mon” is one of the most famous family crests in Japan.<\/span>
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Tsuka and Menuki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Tsuka is coiled with Hishi-Maki technique, which is a general way to cover the Tsuka.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Menuki is decorated with creature motifs. Because of their long and narrow body shapes, they might be dragons or lions. Sacred beasts have been appreciated to design for sword mountings because of their mystical powers.<\/span>
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Tsuba and Habaki<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aTsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside.It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Iron Tsuba with Kozuka and Kougai holes. Ichou (ginkgo, maidenhair tree) pattern is engraved with Sukashi-Bori (openwork) technique. Ichou grows straight up to the sky and becomes a huge tree. It contains lots of water and secure against fire, and has a strong vitality that would not easily die even if it is burnt in flames. So, Ichou has a stable life, and it lives for a long time. Because of its nature, Ichou pattern has been treated like a good luck design. Also, as its name “Ichou (\u9280\u674f)” has the same pronunciation with another word “Ichou (\u7570\u671d),” it is said this plant pattern represents the delight to welcome honored guests.<\/span>
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Saya<\/strong><\/span>\uff1a Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
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Authentication Paper<\/strong><\/span>\uff1aNBTHK TOKUBETSU Hozon Certificate for the blade<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0NBTHK, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the blade on Feb 2nd in the 29th year of Heisei(2017). They appraised it as Tokubetsu Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration Number : <\/span>Tokyo 315666<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The Board of Education in Tokyo prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword . In order to obtain this paper, the sword needs to be traditionally hand forged. With this paper, its owner can legally own an authentic Japanese sword in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Japanese Sword& Export Process<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>
\n\u00a0The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(\u7389\u92fc)<\/span><\/a>. Samurai Museum is familiar with the proper legal procedure for an antique\/ authentic Japanese sword to be exported from Japan. We have sent more than 300 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Each Japanese sword is registered under the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Board of Education in Japan.They issue a registration paper for each Japanese sword for its owner in Japan to legally possess it. The Japanese sword with its registration paper means it was traditionally hand-forged in Japan.
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\u00a0To legally export the sword from Japan to other countries, we will have to apply for its permit to the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho) and return the original registration paper to the Board of Education. It normally takes around 1-1.5 months to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 2-3 months<\/strong> for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. For more detailed info, please click here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is allowed for residents in Japan to own authentic Japanese swords without a special license as long as they come with registration papers. Please feel free to contact us if you are a resident of Japan, whether temporarily or permanently. We will also assist you when you leave Japan and need to obtain the export permit.<\/p>\n

\u3010Payment Method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0 We accept payment through Stripe(Credit card), PayPal, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. After confirming your payment, we will apply for an export permit. You may either pay in JPY, USD, AUD, EUR <\/strong>or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, Canada(BC, AB,ON), Mexico, Australia, UK, Germany and France<\/strong><\/span>. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before making a purchase. We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong> as long as we can send antique Japanese swords by either EMS or UPS(USA only).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We normally ship by EMS(Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post.When we receive an order from the USA, we will use UPS instead as EMS temporarily stops shipping from the USA to Japan due to COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We will send you a tracking number for your order as soon as we hand it to the post office\/UPS. We will put 100 % insurance on the shipping document without any extra charge. Based on the total amount, there might be a duty tax for you to pay, depending on the countries. We use package cushioning to protect the item and put it in a PVC pipe, which is one of the most secure packages because of its durability.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It will normally takes 5-14 days for the item to arrive at your given address after we dispatch it. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there are delays in shipping to many countries as most of the airlines are reducing the number of flights from Japan. If you like to know the detail about shipping,<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>please feel free to ask us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.<\/span> It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of a sword. and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010The Art of Nihonto(Japanese Sword)<\/strong>\u3011
\nSamurai’s history is a profound, eloquent legacy of ancient Japanese warriors in which millions of people worldwide are being fascinated. If you like to find out the art of Nihonto, please click here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010A Guide to Japanese Sword Maintenance<\/strong>\u3011<\/span>
\n\u00a0After acquiring an genuine Japanese sword, it is also important to know how to take good care of it. Here is the special video for you. Mr. Paul Martin, Japanese sword expert, shows you how to give proper maintenance to your sword. When you purchase a Japanese sword from us, you can get a Free<\/span><\/strong> sword maintenance kit, which appears in this video<\/span>.
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