Lexvdjagt Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 NBTHK Hozon Tanto signed Nio Kiyosada Late Muromachi period Specifications: Blade Length: 21.5 cm 7 sun 1 bu Curvature: Slight inward curve Width at Base: 1.99 cm Thickness at Base: 0.51 cm Number of Mekugi-Ana: 1 Hira-zukuri Blade Description: A nice tanto signed Nio Kiyosada, presented in shirasaya with an NBTHK Hozon Certificate. The jigane features a tightly mixed mostly itame hada pattern. The Hamon is a gentle notare , and has some nice activity included inside of the Hamon. The nakago is ubu. The blade is fitted with a copper habaki. This tantō is in nice polished condition, with only a few minor flaws, these are all visible on the images. This is a signed work by Nio Kiyosada, a smith from Suo Province. The accompanying NBTHK Hozon certificate dates the blade to the late Muromachi period. The blade remains healthy, and the nakago retains its well-preserved signature, which is clearly legible. The sale includes a sword bag and a copy of the Japanese registration paper as well. Price: €1500 Euro or $1600 USD A portion of the sale will be donated to NMB if it is sold on NMB. Free shipping within the EU International shipping available (extra charge: €20–40) UPS Express insured shipping Located in the Netherlands – Pickup available Payment Methods: Various payment methods are accepted, with bank transfer preferred. Please contact via PM to discuss payment options. Quote
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