Bidspirit auction | A Japanese Sword Awarded to

A Japanese Sword Awarded to Samurai Kendo Champion. A fine katana, awarded to a samurai kendo champion, made by swordsmith Hosokawa Yoshinori in 1866 and awarded to Minamoto Yoshinori. The blade, in full polish with oshigata reading: 'Made by Hosokawa Yoshinori, residing in Shimotsuke, at the foot of mount Kurokami on a day in February 1866. A clear mind sword awarded to Minamoto Yoshinori by Fukuda san' Richly mounted with fuchi-kashira signed Sukeyuki in shakudo detailed with silver and gold inlay. The saya bearing a silver family mon. The hilt bound in black silk “battle wrap” with gold or gilt oxen menuki. Complete with brocade bag. The concept of 'no mind' in kendo is neatly depicted by Tom Cruise in the 'Last Samurai' movie as shown in the excerpt on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4wcbnWlsU&t=35s UK Mainland Shipping Only.