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Taikei Naotane (大慶直胤)

Also known as: Taikei Naotane (大慶直胤); primary name: Taikei Naotane
Details: individual; goldsmith/metalworker; Japanese; Male
Life dates: 1778-1857
Biography: Swordsmith; a pupil of Suishinshi Masahide (d. 1826; instrumental in the revival of ancient styles with the publication of his researches such as 'Token jitsuyo ron' (Practical Sword Dissertation)); studied directly under Suishinshi Masahide in Edo and, like Masahide, fostered many pupils (such as Naokatsu). He travelled widely around Japan and has left swords with inscriptions including place names such as Sagami, Kyoto and Ise. He specialized in the Soshu and Bizen traditions, but his Bizen-style work is the superior.

Museum number: 1958,0730.12.a-d |
Producer name: Made by:Taikei Naotane (大慶直胤)Made by:Honjo Yoshitane (本城義胤) |
Cultures/periods: x13719 Bunka Era |
Production date: 1813 |
Production place: Made in:Japan

Museum number: 1952,1028.19.a-d |
Producer name: Made by:Taikei Naotane (大慶直胤)Made by:Honjo Yoshitane (本城義胤) |
Cultures/periods: x14601 Tenpo Era |
Production date: 1833 |
Production place: Made in:Japan