Masterwork long Katana famous swordsmith

Hizen kuni jū ōmi daijō Fujiwara Tadahiro 肥前國住近江大掾藤原忠廣 NBTHK certified
Second generation Tadayoshi.

High quality Katana by the famous Omi Daijo Tadahiro. He is the son and second generation of the first Tadayoshi.
this sword in great good condition could considered a good example of Tadahiro works the most prosperous and longevity swordsmith on your time.

He received the “ōmi daijō” title in July of 1641.
Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro sword rating: JOJO Saku

Whit Shirasaya and museum grade Kintsugi 金継ぎ inspiration Koshirae 拵え

four official NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai 日本美術刀剣保存協会) and Nihon-Tosogu-Kenkyu-Kai 日本ーと削ぐー研究ーか (NTKK) original official Japanese certificates

Katana Blade:

Nagasa: 70,7 cm. 
Motohaba: 2,81 cm.
Sakihaba: 1,89 cm.
Motogasane: 0,61 cm.
Sakigasane: 0,29 cm.
Sori: 2,8 cm.
Mei 署名: Hizen kuni jū ōmi daijō Fujiwara Tadahiro 肥前國住近江大掾藤原忠廣

Age:

Mid 17th century circa the Keian era (慶安) that was the Japanese era name (年号 nengō) after Shōhō and before Jōō. This period spanned about the years from February 1648 to September 1652.

School: Hizen Tadayoshi
Father and teacher: Tadayoshi (Shodai = first generation) real name Hashimoto Shinsaemonjô

Polished: Quite recent well preserved, does not need another
Condition: Very good as pictures showing Blade

Original Japanese official certification:

Old NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai 日本美術刀剣保存協会) papers signed and sealed from the year 1978

NIDAI TADAHIRO - 2nd Gen Tadayoshi

Signatures and years beginning of its use

From year 1633:
HIZEN KUNI TADAHIRO
HISHU JU TADAHIRO SAKU
HIZEN KUNI JU FUJIWARA TADAHIRO
HIZEN KUNI JU HASHIMOTO TAIRA SAKU
HIZEN KUNI SAGA JUNIN SHINSAEMONJO TADAHIRO SAKU

From 20 Jul 1641:
TADAHIRO
OMI DAIJO TADAHIRO
OMI DAIJO FUJIWARA TADAHIRO
HIZEN KUNI JU OMI DAIJO TADAHIRO
HIZEN KUNI JU OMI DAIJO FUJIWARA TADAHIRO
HISHU JU OMI DAIJO FUJIWARA TADAHIRO

Born: 1614 in Saga, Hizen
Died: 27th May 1693 (age 81)
Name: Hashimoto Heisakuro; later changed to Hashimoto Shinsaemon [Omi Daijo Tadahiro]
Father: Hashimoto Shinsaemonjo (Tadayoshi 1st)

His given name was Hashimoto Heishiro. A renowned swordsmith second generation (Nidai) Tadahiro began working with his father, Shodai (first generation) Tadayoshi at the young age of ten. Working by the side of his father and other great smiths such as Shodai Masahiro and Yoshinobu, Tadahiro took over leadership of the school at the age of nineteen when his father died in 1632. He then changed his name from Hashimoto Heishiro to Hashimoto Shinsaemon. It is said that his new name appears on a family document pledging to the Shogunate that the Hashimoto family would not sell swords for export to foreign countries. As head of the Tadayoshi School, second generation Tadahiro always signed his name Tadahiro and never Tadayoshi. In July of 1641, after only nine years after taking over the Tadayoshi School, he received the “ōmi daijō” title . He was only 28. Nidai Tadahiro died at the age of 81 in the sixth year of Genroku or 1693. His works span an incredible 60 years. The high quality of his work makes him one of the most prized artisans, legendary among Hizen smiths.

This famous swordsmith and his Hizen Tadayoshi school

Katana blade condition:

I don't know how old the polishing is but it is very well preserved, in my opinion it does not need a new one nor does it need any work action on the blade, which remains without any noticeable damage worthy of mention despite its antiquity.

Please watch detailed pictures and of course ask any questions. Thank you.

Link to similar Katana auctioned in Christie´s:
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4461872

Kintsugi 金継ぎ inspiration Koshirae 拵え

Museum quality Koshirae with three NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai 日本美術刀剣保存協会) and Nihon-Tosogu-Kenkyu-Kai 日本ーと削ぐー研究ーか (NTKK) original official Japanese certifications:
This Koshirae of extraordinary quality shows strong and deep inspiration in the traditional japanese technique kintsugi 金継ぎ. The Saya suggests in its intricate lacquer iro-Urushi 色漆 with the rankaku-nuri 卵殻ー塗 (eggshell) mimic perfectly a porcelain surface that is completed by pure Gold between the eggshell bits at the Saya surface long as is typical of the technique mentioned above, reinforced this strong inspiration by parts of the Kodogu (Fuchi/Kashira, Menuki, Kurikata and Kojiri) also made of Gold
Very rare and beautifull Koshirae. NBTHK and NTKK Kodogu (fittings parts) certified.

Koshirae 拵え:

Tsuka:

Wood: Honoki (Hinoki 檜 Japanese Cypress)

Fuchi and Kashira: Gold depicting Tsubaki 椿 (camellia flowers). Fuchi signed (Mei): Munechunishi. Both NBTHK certified

Menuki couple: Gold couple of Heikegani 平家蟹 (heike crabs) NBTHK certified

Same: Genuine Ray Skin with central nodules and black Urushi 漆塗り lacquered

Ito: Brown-gold natural Silk

Tsuba: A great fine forged iron intrincate open work signed (mei) Tsunetada (Tsunetada Noshi zu) NTKK certified

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Habaki 鎺: Its two parts are all covered with a thick sheet of solid Gold according to the traditional Japanese pattern for very high quality Habakis.

Seppa 切羽 couple: Pure Gold covers 純金で覆われた

Saya:

Wood: Honoki (Hinoki 檜 Japanese Cypress)

Kurikata: Gold

Lacquered: Iro-Urushi 色漆 with Rankaku-nuri 卵殻塗 Kintsugi 金継ぎ inspiration

Sageo: Fine braided silk beige color

Kojiri: Gold

Symbolism that can be appreciated in this Koshirae:

For the Samurai Tsubaki 椿 (camellia flower) symbolizes an honorable death.
Heikegani 平家蟹 (crab) is interpreted to be the face of an angry samurai, represents his fury and determination in combat.

The Katanakake (wooden stand) is not included with this Katana sale.

Item has been sold - 販売済み - Artículo vendido - Vendu - Venduto - Verkauft - продан - مُباع

Ref.: Katana 131

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