The Swordsmith Miyamoto Kanenori and His Blades Exhibition Imperial Court Artist

Description: Title The Swordsmith Miyamoto Kanenori and His Blades Publication Year 1981 It has approx 56 pages. "The Misasa Museum, established as a facility for the instruction, preservation, and exhibition of local cultural artifacts, has now been open for two years. We are pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, 'The Swordsmith Miyamoto Kanenori and His Blades: Tatara and Swords of Our Hometown.' Within Misasa Town, there are numerous traces of 'tatara' (traditional iron smelting sites), and it has been confirmed that tamahagane (steel used for forging swords and blades) was once produced here. Additionally, Miyamoto Kanenori, Tachibana Norishige, and Iwamoto Hisatsuna, all swordsmiths from Misasa, made notable contributions. In particular, Miyamoto Kanenori forged swords from the Ansei to Taisho eras, receiving the title of 'Noto no Kami' in the third year of Keio. In 1906, he became an Imperial Court Artist along with Gassan Sadakazu, forging many swords for the Imperial Family during the Meiji and Taisho periods. The Hōki region is known for producing high-quality iron sand, which contributed to the rise of many skilled swordsmiths, including Hōki Yasutsuna, said to be Japan’s oldest swordsmith. Japanese swords have long been treasured as beautiful works of iron art, with their functionality preserved through careful maintenance over the centuries. This exhibition aims to showcase the process of creating tamahagane from iron sand and transforming it into a completed sword, while also highlighting the beauty of Japanese swords. We hope this facility will not only serve as a place for appreciation but also as a space for cultural exchange, beloved by the residents of Misasa and visitors alike." Miyamoto KanenoriYear of death: October 24, 1926 (Showa 1) Year of birth: 1830 (Tenpō 1)Miyamoto Kanenori was a swordsmith active in the late Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods. He was born in Kurayoshi, Hōki Province (present-day Tottori Prefecture) and became an apprentice to Yokoyama Sukekane, a swordsmith from Osafune in Bizen Province (present-day Okayama Prefecture). His surname is sometimes recorded as either Miyamoto or Sugawara, and he used the title "Noto no Kami." On a sword signed in 1864 (Genji 1), he inscribed “forged in the Imperial Capital,” suggesting that he lived in Kyoto for a time before relocating to Tokyo. Although the Haitōrei Edict of 1876 effectively ended the profession of swordsmiths, Kanenori continued his work. In 1889, he forged a sacred sword for the Ise Grand Shrine during its reconstruction, and in 1906, he was appointed as an Imperial Court Artist alongside Gassan Sadakazu in Osaka. In the late Edo period, his work featured long, grand swords, but after the Meiji period, he primarily crafted military swords around 65 cm in length. His signature style was fine-grained forging with a straight temper line (suguba hamon).Unlike other Japanese sellers,I have this item in stock.So I can post 24 photos.Please do bid with confidence. International BuyersPlease Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up -?do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Hello from Japan.

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