Ordering Number: 23516

Katana in Shirasaya
Signature:
Chikuzen-jū Yamaguchi Toshinobu 筑前住山口寿信作
Heisei 3 Nen Haru 平成三年春(Spring 1991)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (upper-high rank) for works by Yamaguchi Toshinobu.

Habaki: Single-layered silver.
Blade Length: 76.5cm (30.1in)
Curvature: 2.5cm (0.98 in)
Mekugi Holes: 1
Width at Base: 3.45cm (1.36in)
Width at Yokote: 2.48cm (0.98in)
Kasane (Thickness): 0.74cm (0.29in)
Sword Weight: 1000 grams
Era: 1991

Shape: wide and thick blade with deep curvature and little long kissaki.
Jigane: Itame mixed with Masame.
Hamon: Niedeki Gunome and Choji midare. Boshi is midarekomi and pointed.

Features: Yamaguchi Toshinobu, born in 1951, is a swordsmith from Fukuoka Prefecture. This work is a long sword with a grand appearance, and the bright Choji midare is reminiscent of Ichimonji.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Full Oshigata

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.

Price:450,000JPY

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