Hirotaka Fujiwara

Japonský meč – Katana

Japan, (1655–1658), excellent wazamono shinto chisaigatana made by Hirotakou, sign. on omote side „Hoki no kami Fudžiwara Hirotaka“ (Fudžiwara Hirotaka, guvernor of Hóki province) and Echizen ju (resident in Ečizen province) on ura nagasa side: 56 cm sori: kissaki: větší chu kissaki hamon: nioi deki midare boshi: o-maru hada: itame koshirae is composed of Kanton chirimen namban tsuba from 18th century, decoration with dragons, floral tendrils and jewellery hojo, fuchi a kashira from alloy shibuichi with decor of dragons on cloudes (unrju) fudebori technique. Decor of scabbard ebi saya and a pair of ornaments menuki are identical. Very interesting are one-oiece habaki with decor of waves and a pair of thick silver seppa s nawa mojó. Hirotaka, sword-cutter with chujosaku assessment, active around Meireki era (1655–1658), in Echizenu (north part of today´s Fukui prefecture),Fujiwara Hirotaka was follower of Michimoto Kanetane, obtained Hoki no daijó title, later Hok