Ordering Number:24315

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Signature: Kawachi Kami Kunisuke (2nd generation)
河内守国助

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Settsu
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke.

Habaki: Gold foil, single layer.
Blade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 8 bu 5 rin (69.2cm, 27.3in)
Curvature: 4 bu (1.2cm, 0.5in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.1cm (1.2in)
Width at Tip: 2.1cm (0.8in)
Thickness: 0.7cm (0.3in)
Sword Weight: 570 grams
Era: the early Edo period around Kanbun era. (1661-1673)
Shape: Standard width and slightly thick kasane, with a normal-sized kissaki. Both sides have a bo-hi, with one side having additional carvings of a sword.
Jigane: There are some rough part, but beautiful Osaka jigane.
Hamon: Niedeki Gunome midare and Kobushi-Choji with deep nioikuchi.

Features:Thie piece was made by 2nd generation Kawachi Kami Kunisuke. He created an intricate Choji Midare that looks like a clenched fist, called Kobushi(fist)-Choji. This piece has Bohi carving and is there fore light and easy to handle.

NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole oshigata

Please note: This price does not include international shipping fees.
Price:580,000 JPY-.

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