* Image is for illustrative purposes only.Kodachi Signed Genzaemonjo Nobukuni (Meibutsu Matsura Nobukuni)
小太刀 銘 源左衛門尉信国（名物 松浦信国）
Also known as: Matsura Nobukuni
Description
Overview
This kodachi carries the signature "Genzaemonjo Nobukuni" and the date "second month of the 21st year of Ōei" (1414). It is known as a named sword (meibutsu) under the name "Matsura Nobukuni" and is held by the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya.
Signature and Date
The signature reads "Genzaemonjo Nobukuni". The date is the second month of Ōei 21, which corresponds to 1414 in the Western calendar.
Ownership
The Tokugawa Art Museum holds the sword.
Legends & Stories
A named kodachi (meibutsu) signed Genzaemonjo Nobukuni and dated 1414 (Ōei 21), held by the Tokugawa Art Museum.
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