Mikami Sadanao
三上貞直 (Mikami Sadanao)
A contemporary Hiroshima smith, mukansa since 1995 and holder of the prefecture's intangible cultural property for sword-making.
Profile
Mikami Sadanao was made mukansa in 1995 and has twice won the Takamatsu-no-miya prize, the highest of the new-sword exhibition. Hiroshima Prefecture recognises him as holder of its intangible cultural property for the technique of making the Japanese sword.
Monograph
Mikami Sadanao (三上貞直)
Mukansa since 1995 and NBTHK second prize in 2019: his quick profile and the essentials.
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Rankings
- Mukansa since 1995