Nihon to-ken hozon kai 2012 tampa shinsa
The Nihon to-ken hozon kai (nthk) is pleased to announce
THE 2012 nthk TAMPA FLORIDA shinsa
FEBRUARY 10TH, 11TH,AND 12TH, 2012
TAMPA INTERNATIONAL Airport Marriott
TAMPA, FLORIDA
ANNOUNCEMENT
A team of experts from the日本刀剣保存会 (Nihon Token Hozon Kai) of Tokyo, Japan will be lead by Mr. Yoshikawa Eiichi, the son of the late Kentaro Yoshikawa, and like his father, curator of swords for the Japanese Imperial Household Agency, the Shosoin Imperial Repository, the Seikado museum collection and polisher for the Japanese Imperial Household. Swords and fittings will be examined by the team and certificates of authentication issued.
Location:Airport Marriott, Tampa Florida International Airport
www.tampajapaneseswordshow.com/
Dates:Friday, February 10th, 11th and 12th, 2012
DailySchedule: Doors open at 8:30 AM
Shinsa: 9 AM-Noon 1 – 5 PM
Q & A: 5 – 6 PM
The Q & A sessions will allow anyone who has submitted a piece to the Shinsa to discuss the results with the Shinsa team.
Cost:Submittal Fee: $100.00
Origami Fee (for those that pass): $150.00
There are only a limited number of Shinsa slots possible per day. Prior prepaid reservations are necessary to hold a Shinsa slot. While it is possible to submit at the door, it is unlikely since we expect to sell out the slots. There is a limit of 10 sword, 10 kodogu, and 10 koshirae slots per customer. This is to allow everyone a chance.
To reserve your Shinsa slots visit the registration page
For questions or further information: visit our website or email:
*Swords must be in a condition to be “read”, hamon and jigane must be visible. Obvious replicas and blades that are too rusted or otherwise damaged will not be accepted. Swords and koshirae must be submitted separately.
