{"title":"Excellent condition","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"a-rare-masterpiece-bizen-osafune-nagamitsu","title":"A Rare Masterpiece with 700 Years of History (01-003)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"711\"\u003eThis katana has no kantē-sho (authentication certificate), so the information of tang\/shirasaya cannot be guaranteed. That said, the description of the written details is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInscription Referring to Nagamitsu – A Renowned Swordsmith of the Osafune School\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eThis katana has no signature (mei) on the tang (nakago). However, the shirasaya (plain wooden scabbard) bears an inscription that attributes the blade to “Bizen Osafune Nagamitsu.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"554\" class=\"\"\u003eNagamitsu is known as a prominent swordsmith of the Bizen Osafune School during the Kamakura period. The inscription suggests an association with his name, but this is not an official attribution and should be regarded only as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInscription Possibly Attributed to Kunzan Sensei\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirasaya inscription includes what appears to be the name of Kunzan Sensei, a respected sword scholar. However, it is not possible to verify whether the inscription was written by Kunzan Sensei himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of the inscription describes the blade as having refined steel and a skillfully crafted hamon, noting qualities associated with high-level craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1133\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWell-Preserved Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade remains in excellent condition, with no visible rust, chips, or flaws. Despite the absence of a signature, it has been carefully maintained and retains its beauty and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions on the shirasaya offer an interesting perspective for those interested in Japanese swords, adding a layer of historical curiosity to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogo's Katana Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49822614323478,"sku":"01-003","price":1750000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1863\/9382\/files\/IMG_7556.webp?v=1741837899"}],"url":"https:\/\/shogoskatanashop.com\/collections\/excellent-condition.oembed","provider":"Shogo's Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}