MEI The Koshirae Line
A mounted katana in koshirae, resting on a black lacquer stand before a dark tea-room wall, gold mon medallion inlaid at the stand's foot.
Plate I
Catalogue № 003
The Honami Collection
Honami polish · 2024

Not every blade was made for war. Some were made to outlive the hand that forged them.

Private Collection Authenticated by Honami
The Koshirae Collection

Kuro roiro

Black lacquer

A roiro nuri saya in mirror black over restrained silk cordwork — a study in refined proportion and quiet ceremonial presence.

KATANA MOUNT · LATE EDO INFLUENCE · KOSHIRAE

JAPAN · PRIVATE COLLECTION