Tokyo Nihonto
Antique Japanese Katana Sword Inro Kizami Saya, Edo Period
Antique Japanese Katana Sword Inro Kizami Saya, Edo Period
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- Signature (Mei): Mumei
- Period : Edo
- Blade Length (Nagasa): 61.2cm
- Curvature : 0.8cm
- Mekugi-ana: 2
- Shape: Shinogi-zukuri
- Condition: Healthy blade with clear habuchi; mounts in very good condition
The blade measures 61.2 cm with two mekugi-ana. In hand it presents a classic shinogi-zukuri silhouette with a bright surface that reveals a well-defined habuchi and clean kissaki.
The complete koshirae is tasteful and consistent: an iron tsuba decorated with fine carving and traces of gilt; elegant shakudō fuchi-kashira worked with oak leaves and acorns; tight black tsukamaki over ray skin; a glossy black saya fitted with a sculpted metal kojiri and finished with a deep-plum sageo. The overall impression is refined and sober—an attractive, ready-to-display set.
For collectors seeking a complete, visually compelling katana with Japanese registration, this piece offers excellent presence on the stand and authentic period taste in the fittings.
Koshirae Details
- Tsuba: Iron plate with carved scrollwork and gilt highlights
- Fuchi–Kashira: Shakudō, acorn & leaf (oak) design with gilt
- Menuki: Gilt elements under the wrap (floral/fruit motif)
- Tsuka: Black silk hineri-maki over samegawa
- Saya: Black lacquer with metal kojiri; plum-colored sageo
- Habaki: Metal habaki with file marks
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Shipping and Return
- Swords are shipped from Tokyo, Japan. We manage all the procedures to export the sword.
- You can't return sword to Japan because procedures are too strict.
- We work with a shipping company that have experience with Nihonto so you don't have to worry.
- Please check the rules of your country before importing the sword. We do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.
- We can NOT cancel an order once, we already applied for the export authorization. As this document is made to customer name.
We have shipped authentic Japanese swords to the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Hong Kong, and Australia. If you don’t live in these countries and like to order, please contact us first before purchasing. We normally ship by EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post.
If you live in the UK, please contact us BEFORE order.
Export Procedure (We manage it)
・All our swords are registered in the Agency for Cultural Affairs as artwork and The Board of Education(Cultural properties protection Committee); therefore each sword has the registration card, issued by the Board of Education.
・After receiving the full payment of the items,we return the registration card and get the permission from Ministry of Cultural Affairs to export the swords legally from Japan. It will take about 1 to 3 months for that step.
・After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.