Very Large Solid Gold Menuki from Goto Renjo
Exquisite Large Solid Gold Menuki by Gotō Renjō This remarkable pair of menuki, crafted entirely of solid gold, represent the artistry of Gotō Renjō (1628–1708), the tenth mainline master of the renowned Gotō school. Exceptional in both scale and quality, they measure 2.46 inches (6.26 cm) by 0.45 inches (1.15 cm), making them unusually large […]
Solid Gold Menuki by Sadanaka
Exquisite Gold Menuki by Banryuken Sadanaka This exceptional pair of solid gold menuki showcases the artistry of Banryuken Sadanaka (Iwamoto family name), an accomplished student of the renowned master Ichinomiya Nagatsune. Active in Kyoto during the mid-Edo period (circa 1725–1750), Sadanaka’s work is highly prized for its refinement and elegance. Each menuki is executed in […]
Ko-Shoami Published Iron tsuba of 3 elements
Iron Tsuba with Three-Pronged Elements Attribution: NBTHK Hozon, Ko-Shōami Period: Early Muromachi (1336–1573) Former Collection: Arnold Frenzel Publication: 5th KTK Catalog, 2009 This iron tsuba, defined by its striking three-pronged design motifs, has been awarded NBTHK Hozon papers attributing it to the Ko-Shōami school. The prefix Ko (“old”) distinguishes these earliest works, made during the […]
The Ichinomiya Nagatsune Secret Marks
The Ichinomiya Nagatsune Secret Marks; A journey of discovery by Chuck Granick (Part1) Before proceeding, I wish to make it very clear that the intention of this paper is not to be an in-depth and definitive analysis of either my hypothesis, or about Ichinoimya Nagatsune’s work. It is merely to present the known facts […]
2025 DAI TOKEN ICHI, TÔKYÔ, JAPAN
The 2025 annual Dai Token Ichi Japanese sword show will be held in Tokyo on November 1st and 2nd. This is the largest Japanese sword show in the world and is held annually. There is no better place to see incredible Japanese Swords that are available for purchase. Also don’t miss some of the special […]