Large Gendaito Dragon Horimono Katana w/ Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon)

[kevin2208]

Hi there fellow collectors! Have a Gendaito Katana by Minamoto Akikuni I am looking to sell. Item is in excellent condition with no flaws, has a really nice dragon horimono on both sides. Comes with full koshirae set, shirasaya and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers

 

Full specs and details below

 

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana
Mei : (Mumei, Signature) :  
Papered or not and by whom? : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Era/Age : 1973
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya and Full Koshirae Set
Nagasa/Blade Length : 72.5 cm (28.5 in)
Sori : 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Hamon Type : Niedeki Choji midare
Jihada : Ko-itame hada
Sword Location : New York
Will ship to : Prefer US but can ship to select global countries where allowed
Payment Methods Accepted : ACH/Wire
Price and Currency : SOLD

 

Details:

A large and powerful Gendaito Katana made by Minamoto Akikuni, who was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize. Blade is in excellent condition.

There are two distinct and intricate dragon horimono on both sides of the blade. Comes with a full black Koshirae set featuring a black saya, an solid iron tsuba, dragon on the fuchikashira, and a plant menuki.

 

Am attaching some images here on the forum but see the full detailed image set here: https://drive.google...KWO4c?usp=drive_link

 

Thank you for considering! 

-Kevin  

 

[Lewis B]

The quality of horimono carving is really good and nice to have it on both sides.

[kevin2208]

Item has been sold! If @Brian can help move/archive that would be great

 

And since item was sold because of these forums, will be making a contribution shortly as well!