Founded in 1905 Japanese Swords and Fittings GINZA SEIKODO

PRODUCT Tachi Signed Chikanobu (Ko-Bizen)
Accompanied by a black lacquer uchigatana koshirae

NBTHK 10th Juyo Token: Tachi Signed Chikanobu (Ko-Bizen)
Accompanied by a black lacquer uchigatana koshirae

Details

Length
70 cm
Curvature
1.5 cm
Base Width
3.15 cm
Top Width
1.97 cm

Tachi Signed Chikanobu (Ko-Bizen) Accompanied by a black lacquer uchigatana koshirae PRICE JP￥13,000,000-: NBTHK 10th Juyo Token

Illustrated in Kozan Oshigata and Nihonto Zuikan

Chikanobu is referenced in the Meikan only as a smith in Bizen prior to the Genreki period with a two character signature, indicative of the rarity of extant pieces. Although the Meikan notes the period as Genreki, it is likely Chikanobu was active in the early Kamakura period.
This piece is relatively wide with a robust construction, a flowing pronounced itame grain, and a hamon mixing Notare and Gunome with ashi, Sunagashi and a bright nioguchi with konie. It is in fine condition, and an excellent and rare example of Chikanobu's work.
The sword is accompanied by an elegant koshirae dating from the late Edo period.

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