Henmi Yoshitaka katana with NTHK kanteisho

[Ray Singer]

This sword sold to a forum member a while back. He is having some health challenges, and I wanted to list this sword again for him now to resell within the group. This is a sale direct to the new owner, no commission to me. Anyone interested, please let me know and I will connect you with the owner to discuss further.

A very nice katana by the shinshinto smith Henmi Yoshitaka. Henmi Kaisai Yoshitaka was a descendant of Bizen smiths. He studied under the swordsmith the Tenryushi Masataka in Settsu, and then returned to Okayama three years later. He also studied carving from from Okayama’s Shoami Katsuyoshi. He became very popular as a sculptor and won the first prize gold cup at the exposition in 1887. He presented a tachi to Emperor Taisho and also gave a sculpture of a large dragon to the Haguro Shrine in Kurashiki City.

$8,800 (plus shipping & PayPal)

Best regards,

Ray
 

[Nihonto Chicken]

Oh, man, now that's what I call hada!  Wish I had the entry fee.  Say, what does a kidney go for now?    In the meantime, good luck with your sale.

[Bruce Pennington]

I'm with Rick, what a beautiful sword!  Send our regards and best wishes to the owner.  I hope he heals/recovers.

 

Forgive my rookie question, but it's dated November 1430 correct!?!?  Wow!  And the scripted inscription is so elegant.

[Bugyotsuji]

王政三　See 王政復古 O-sei Fukko

Third year after the restoration of the Emperor system, i.e. 1867 + 3.

Before the name Meiji had been invented.

 

PS, join the club. I learnt something today!