Kiyosa

清左 (Kiyosa)

Satsuma smith of the kotō period known only by his name; a dated blade attributed to him belongs to the first third of the 16th century.

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Of Kiyosa nothing is known beyond the name and the province of Satsuma with which his work is associated. A dated blade attributed to him is placed in the first third of the 16th century, in the kotō period. The reference works consulted do not record his school, his master or his years of activity.

Swords available

  1. Blade of Kiyosa

    Rank 205

    Kiyosa

    Kotō (up to 1596) · Satsuma · 1529 · 67.7 cm Available

    NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

    €14,210

    Points: 103.8 points · current max. 255

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