{"product_id":"antique-japanaese-katana-sword-signed-omi-no-kami-fujiwara-tsuguhiro-katana-nbthk-hozon","title":"Antique Japanaese Katana Sword signed Omi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro Katana - NBTHK Hozon","description":"\u003csection class=\"product\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (Mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"ja\"\u003e近江守藤原継広 \u003c\/span\u003eOmi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwordsmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuguhiro (Apprentice of 3rd Gen Yasutsugu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool \/ Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen Shimosaka School (Mino-den roots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Province:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Edo Period (Kanbun era, 1661-1673) \/ Echizen \u0026amp; Edo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBTHK Hozon (保存刀剣)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality \"Inaho\" (Harvest) themed Koshirae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 65.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinogi-zukuri with a shallow Kanbun-style curvature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight Itame with Mino-influenced Shirake-utsuri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant Gunome-midare with bright Nioikuchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined \u003cstrong\u003eKatana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a certified \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e work by the esteemed smith \u003cstrong\u003eOmi no Kami Fujiwara Tsuguhiro\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e65.0 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e sori, the blade exhibits the characteristic \"Kanbun Shinto\" silhouette—a shape favored by the samurai of the early Edo period for its balanced handling and functional efficiency. The tang is remarkably preserved with two \u003cem\u003emekugi-ana\u003c\/em\u003e and a clear, dual-sided signature: the front bearing his prestigious title and name, while the reverse indicates his residence in \u003cstrong\u003eEchizen\u003c\/strong\u003e under the \u003cstrong\u003eShimosaka\u003c\/strong\u003e school name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's aesthetics are rooted in the \u003cstrong\u003eMino-den\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition, featuring a dense and well-forged \u003cem\u003eitame\u003c\/em\u003e grain. The \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful \u003cem\u003egunome-midare\u003c\/em\u003e, showing the bright, cloud-like \u003cem\u003enioikuchi\u003c\/em\u003e that was a hallmark of the Shimosaka smiths who served the highest levels of the Tokugawa Shogunate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"koshirae\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is adorned with a thematic koshirae celebrating \u003cstrong\u003eInaho\u003c\/strong\u003e (the rice harvest), a symbol of wealth and divine protection in Japanese culture. The \u003cstrong\u003etsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterful iron \u003cem\u003esukashi\u003c\/em\u003e (openwork) piece depicting sheaves of ripening rice. This motif is elegantly continued in the \u003cstrong\u003emenuki\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efuchi-kashira\u003c\/strong\u003e, which feature high-relief carvings of farmers and scenes of abundance. The \u003cstrong\u003esaya\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in a deep, lustrous black lacquer, providing a sober yet high-status aesthetic that complements the golden silk \u003cstrong\u003etsuka-ito\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSwordsmith Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmi no Kami Tsuguhiro\u003c\/strong\u003e was a prominent figure within the \u003cstrong\u003eEchizen Shimosaka\u003c\/strong\u003e school during the mid-17th century. As a direct apprentice to the \u003cstrong\u003ethird-generation Yasutsugu\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tsuguhiro inherited the elite technical secrets of the \u003cem\u003eOkakaekaji\u003c\/em\u003e (the official smiths to the Shogun). While primarily based in Echizen, historical records show that his skill was so highly regarded that he was also active in the capital city of \u003cstrong\u003eEdo\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work is celebrated for bridging the gap between the rugged practicality of Sengoku-era blades and the refined artistry of the peaceful Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchool History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEchizen Shimosaka School\u003c\/strong\u003e rose to national fame under the patronage of the \u003cstrong\u003eTokugawa clan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded by the first-generation Yasutsugu—who was granted the use of the \"Aoi\" (Holly Oak) crest and the character \"Yasu\" by \u003cstrong\u003eTokugawa Ieyasu\u003c\/strong\u003e—the school became synonymous with the \"Shinto\" (New Sword) era. Blades from this lineage were world-renowned for their \u003cstrong\u003erefined polish\u003c\/strong\u003e and functional resilience, drawing heavily from the \u003cstrong\u003eMino-den\u003c\/strong\u003e style. This katana stands as a testament to that legacy, representing the peak of craftsmanship in the Hokuriku region under the service of the Matsudaira and Tokugawa families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51212881199271,"sku":"KATANA61","price":7176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6792\/1319\/files\/P1100397-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1786767957","url":"https:\/\/minkatana.shop\/fr\/products\/antique-japanaese-katana-sword-signed-omi-no-kami-fujiwara-tsuguhiro-katana-nbthk-hozon","provider":"MINKATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}