Lot Essay
Accompanied by a certificate of registration as a Juyo Tosogu [Important Sword-Fitting] issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword] on 11 October 2001
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni (1825-1891) was born in Hoki (Tottori prefecture) and moved to Kyoto at the age of 18 to study under Kawarabayashi Hideoki, of the Otsuki School. He married Hideoki's daughter and became his successor.
Kawarabayashi Hidekuni (1825-1891) was born in Hoki (Tottori prefecture) and moved to Kyoto at the age of 18 to study under Kawarabayashi Hideoki, of the Otsuki School. He married Hideoki's daughter and became his successor.