Muromachi Tanto, signed Kanefusa, February 1522
Muromachi Tanto, signed Kanefusa, February 1522
Origin: Japan, Mino School | Culture: Japanese | Period: 1522 (16th Century)
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A late Ashikaga (Muromachi) period Mino school Tanto, in striking red saya (scabbard). The date February 1522 is engraved on the tang, as well as the name "Kanefusa".
Menuki in the shape of a rooster. Family crest present on Fuchi and Saya. The Hamon is a Gunome.
Nakago (Tang) signature: Kanefusa / Taiei 2nen 2gatsu (2nd month, 2nd year Taiei, or February 1522)
Kissaki (Tip): Shobu-Zukkuri