Sengo School Samurai Sword Katana Signed Katsuhige NBTHK Hozon
He belonged to Sengo school, and his master was Sengo Masashige. Katsushige received an honorable official title of Mikawa no Kami (三河守) in his career and was one of the most prominent figures in the school.
This blade was signed by Katsushige (勝重). According to available records, Katsushige was active during the Kanbun era (1661-1673 Early Edo period) in Ise province He also resided in Owari province (today’s Aichi prefecture), judging from his remaining work.
His maker’s name Katsushige has a special meaning in Japanese. 勝(Katsu) means victory, and 重(Shige) means consecutive. It is said that many high-class Samurai found his maker’s name auspicious because his name signifies consecutive wins. We also know there was much demand among high-class Samurai to order swords forged by Katsushige because Owari province(today’s Aichi prefecture) was active in martial arts during the early-mid Edo period.
Sengo School
Sengo school (千手派) was originally founded by Muramasa, one of the most famous Japanese swordsmiths in history. The school was located in Kuwana city in Ise province.
And the first-gen Sengo Masashige is said to have been an apprentice or the son of Muramasa during the late Muromachi period.
Katsuhige was the diciple of Masahige.
True Samurai katana from famous school in outstanding condition
Tsuba
The Shonai branch of the Shoami family school was established by Shoami Matahachiro, a servant of the Sakai family, in 1644.
The Shonai province is located in the northernmost portion of Japan’s main island. The relative isolation from the rest of the country during the Edo period enabled for a more introspective and graceful style to develop.
Wonderful example with fine details nice carvings and waves..
Incredible Samurai sword with high class fittings gold inlay saya is well made and also in great condition
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Nagasa 69.5cm
Sori 1.6cm
Weight 840 grams
The tsuba comes with a Hozon certificate (fitting worth of preservation) issued by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai
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