{"product_id":"antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-ishido-school","title":"Antique Japanese Katana Sword by Ishido School - 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無銘（石堂）\u003c\/span\u003e Mumei (Attributed to Ishidō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwordsmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ishidō School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool \/ Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen-den (Edo Ishidō lineage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Province:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Edo Period (Shinto) \/ Musashi Province (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 Koshirae and Shirasaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 71.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (Sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 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 deep, elegant curvature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJihada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Itame-hada with Mokume-nagare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant Choji-midare with active Ashi and a bright Nioikuchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eKatana\u003c\/strong\u003e certified \u003cstrong\u003eNBTHK Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e, attributed to the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eIshidō school\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boasting a commanding \u003cstrong\u003e71.0 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e nagasa and an exceptionally deep \u003cstrong\u003e2.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e sori, this blade exhibits a graceful, tachi-like silhouette that was highly favored by high-ranking samurai during the early Edo period. The blade is \u003cstrong\u003emumei\u003c\/strong\u003e (unsigned), a common occurrence for high-quality blades that were shortened (o-suriage) or originally intended for high-status attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIshidō\u003c\/strong\u003e smiths were renowned for their ability to revive the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eBizen-den\u003c\/strong\u003e styles of the Kamakura period, particularly the flamboyant \u003cem\u003eIchimonji\u003c\/em\u003e tradition. This blade showcases that mastery through a vivid and active \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e characterized by clove-shaped (\u003cem\u003echoji\u003c\/em\u003e) undulations and a clear, healthy steel texture (\u003cem\u003ejihada\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"koshirae\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is housed in a refined set of traditional mountings. The \u003cstrong\u003esaya\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in a classic \u003cstrong\u003ekuroro\u003c\/strong\u003e (deep black polished lacquer), offering a timeless and dignified aesthetic. The \u003cstrong\u003etsuka\u003c\/strong\u003e (hilt) is wrapped in a distinctive deep-green silk \u003cstrong\u003eito\u003c\/strong\u003e over high-grade rayskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iron \u003cem\u003esukashi\u003c\/em\u003e (openwork) design featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Chrysanthemum (Kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaulownia (Kiri)\u003c\/strong\u003e motifs, symbols of authority and honor. The \u003cstrong\u003ekashira\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted from a rich copper-gold alloy (\u003cem\u003esuaka\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eshakudo\u003c\/em\u003e) featuring a high-relief depiction of autumn grain or millet stalks, symbolizing a bountiful harvest and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSwordsmith Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIshidō school\u003c\/strong\u003e originally hailed from Omi province but gained its greatest fame in \u003cstrong\u003eEdo\u003c\/strong\u003e (modern-day Tokyo) during the 17th century. Known as the \"Edo Ishidō\" lineage, these smiths—including masters like \u003cstrong\u003eMitsuhira\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTsunemitsu\u003c\/strong\u003e—specialized in recreating the complex, flower-like \u003cem\u003echoji-midare\u003c\/em\u003e hamon of the ancient Bizen masters. Their work was so technically proficient that many Ishidō blades were historically mistaken for authentic Kamakura-era Ichimonji works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchool History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs leaders of the Bizen-den revival in the \u003cstrong\u003eShinto\u003c\/strong\u003e (New Sword) era, the Ishidō school represented the pinnacle of artistic sword making in the Shogun’s capital. Their blades are characterized by a combination of visual splendor and robust construction. With a \u003cstrong\u003e2.2 cm curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e, this particular piece stands out as an exceptionally elegant example of the school's output, offering the presence of a battlefield sword with the refined finish of a piece of fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Nihonto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51212881133735,"sku":"KATANA59","price":6210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6792\/1319\/files\/P1100286-Enhanced-NR.jpg?v=1786767964","url":"https:\/\/minkatana.shop\/fr\/products\/antique-japanese-katana-sword-by-ishido-school","provider":"MINKATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}