Naginata, signed ‘Taira-no-Iemori’

This naginata (halberd) was owned by Bekki Dousetsu, the founder of the Tachibana family. The well-formed, larger shape is reminiscent of the Kamakura period style. According to the inscription on the front side of the tang, this naginata (halberd), was made in 1553 by Taira-no-Iemori who lived in Bungo Province. Whilst the inscription on the back side says that this was Bekki Akitsura’s (former name of Dousetsu) favorite sword.