Tanto by Mihara-jyu Masayuki | Dated Tensho 3 (1575) – Muromachi Period
Crafted by Mihara-jyu Masayuki, this signed tanto is a remarkable piece from the Muromachi period, dated August of Tensho 3 (A.D. 1575)—a significant year marked by the Battle of Nagashino, a pivotal moment in samurai history.
Both the signature on the front (omote) and the date inscription on the back (ura) are preserved, grounding this piece firmly in its historical context. Its form is robust and symmetrical, with balanced measurements from base to tip.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 28.2 cm
Curvature (Sori): 0.1 cm
Width at Base & Tip: 25.7 mm
Thickness at Base & Tip: 6.2 mm
Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes): 1
Weight (with scabbard): 242 g
Weight (blade only): 392 g
Era: Muromachi period
Inscription:
Omote (front): 三原住正行作 (Mihara-jyu Masayuki)
Ura (back): 天正三年八月吉 (A.D. August 1575)
This tanto is not only a work of craftsmanship but also a witness to a time of great turbulence and transformation in Japanese history. A rare and authentic blade for serious collectors seeking historical depth and artisan skill.
Crafted by Mihara-jyu Masayuki, this signed tanto is a remarkable piece from the Muromachi period, dated August of Tensho 3 (A.D. 1575)—a significant year marked by the Battle of Nagashino, a pivotal moment in samurai history.
Both the signature on the front (omote) and the date inscription on the back (ura) are preserved, grounding this piece firmly in its historical context. Its form is robust and symmetrical, with balanced measurements from base to tip.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 28.2 cm
Curvature (Sori): 0.1 cm
Width at Base & Tip: 25.7 mm
Thickness at Base & Tip: 6.2 mm
Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes): 1
Weight (with scabbard): 242 g
Weight (blade only): 392 g
Era: Muromachi period
Inscription:
Omote (front): 三原住正行作 (Mihara-jyu Masayuki)
Ura (back): 天正三年八月吉 (A.D. August 1575)
This tanto is not only a work of craftsmanship but also a witness to a time of great turbulence and transformation in Japanese history. A rare and authentic blade for serious collectors seeking historical depth and artisan skill.
Crafted by Mihara-jyu Masayuki, this signed tanto is a remarkable piece from the Muromachi period, dated August of Tensho 3 (A.D. 1575)—a significant year marked by the Battle of Nagashino, a pivotal moment in samurai history.
Both the signature on the front (omote) and the date inscription on the back (ura) are preserved, grounding this piece firmly in its historical context. Its form is robust and symmetrical, with balanced measurements from base to tip.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 28.2 cm
Curvature (Sori): 0.1 cm
Width at Base & Tip: 25.7 mm
Thickness at Base & Tip: 6.2 mm
Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes): 1
Weight (with scabbard): 242 g
Weight (blade only): 392 g
Era: Muromachi period
Inscription:
Omote (front): 三原住正行作 (Mihara-jyu Masayuki)
Ura (back): 天正三年八月吉 (A.D. August 1575)
This tanto is not only a work of craftsmanship but also a witness to a time of great turbulence and transformation in Japanese history. A rare and authentic blade for serious collectors seeking historical depth and artisan skill.
