page_title: Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai
hierarchical_section_title: Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai
caption_attribution_description: Soshu school katana, shortened from tachi and signature lost, attributed to Etchu Norishige and ranked NBTHK Tokubetsu Juyo Token.
context_page_description: The Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai is a public interest incorporated foundation established in February 1948, to preserve and promote Japanese swords that have artistic value.
context_section_description: The Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai  (日本美術刀剣保存協会, 'The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords')(NBTHK) is a public interest incorporated foundation established in February 1948, to preserve and promote Japanese swords that have artistic value.
caption: A Soshu school katana attributed to Etchu Norishige and ranked Tokubetsu Juyo Token by the NBTHK.
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