Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi NBTHK signed by Hatakeyama Masamitsu, Edo Period

About the sword : This Japanese sword is a masterpiece made by a student of Suishinshi Masahide, one of the most famous smiths of the Edo period. The sword belongs to the category of wakizashi and bears the signature of its maker, Hatakeyama Yamato no Kami Minamoto Masatsugu (畠山大和介源正 次), as well as an inscription of the year of its creation, the Bunsei period. Classified as a "preserved sword" by the NBTHK, this sword shows exceptional craftsmanship and great historical value. About the master : 畠山大和介源正光 (Hatakeyama Yamato-no-kami Minamoto Masamitsu) was a talented swordsmith who worked in Settsu Province, Japan, during the Bunkyū era (1861-1864). Despite his relatively short active period, Masamitsu made a significant impact on the Japanese swordsmithing community with his exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Born into a lineage of skilled swordsmiths, Masamitsu was the son of Masakiyo. He furthered his knowledge and expertise under the tutelage of the accomplis