The first by Takayuki, Edo period (1615-1868), 17th/18th century The first, a shakudo migakiji kozuka decorated with a mounted warrior at Uji bridge in iro-e takazogan and shishiaibori, signed Takayuki; the second, a ko-Goto school kozuka decorated with cormorants in waves in iro-e takazogan on a nanako ground, with a gilt frame; the third, decorated with a feudal lord addressing his retainers in iro-e takazogan on a nanako, the frame gilt, fitted with a utility blade Each with wood tomobako storage box The first with Tokubetsu Kicho (Especially Precious) certificate no. 140 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword), dated December 5, 1974 The second with Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preserving) certificate no. 4014723 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated February 22, 2019 8 3/4in (22.2cm) long, the largest