Ordering Number: 24514

Katana in Shirasaya (14th NBTHK Juyo Token)

Inscription:
Ou Miyajima Minamoto Nagatada Ju
Fujiwara Unju Korkazu
Gyonen 45 Sai Oite Azabu-tei Seitan Kore
Genji Gannnen 8 Gatsu Hi (August 1864)
応宮島源長忠需　　
藤原運寿是一　
行年四十五歳於麻布邸精鍛之
元治元年八月日

Explanation: This Katana was forged by Fujiwara Unju Korkazu at the age of 45 in August 1864 at his Azabu residence for Mr. Miyajima Minamoto Nagatada.

Sayagaki: Ishido Unju Korekazu, noted in Genji 1.
Signed at the age of 45, with a hamon length of 2-shaku 3-sun 5-bu. Ranked as an upper-tier sword. Written in March, Showa year of Kinoto-Tatsu by Kanzan."

Shinshinto: Ranked as Jyojyo Saku: Musashi
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Fujiwara Unju Korekazu.
Polished
Habaki: Gold-covered single-ring
Blade Length: 2-shaku 3-sun 5-bu (71.2 cm / 28.03 in)
Curvature: 4-bu 5-rin (1.36 cm / 0.53 in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base: 3.25 cm (1.28 in)
Width at Tip: 2.48 cm (0.98 in)
Thickness: 0.95 cm (0.37 in)
Sword Weight: 925 g (2.04 lbs)
Era: August, Genji 1 (1864)
Shape: A wide blade with a thick body, moderate curvature, and an extended kissaki.
The sword is heavy at 925 grams, and of significant length.
Jigane: A bright and vigorous steel with exceptional quality and energy.
Hamon: A nioi-deki gunome-midare, with prominent activities such as sunagashi and kinsuji throughout the blade.
The boshi is irregular with hakikake and features kinsuji within it.

Features: This sword was quickly designated as a Juyo Token in the 14th evaluation, highlighting its significance.

Aoi Art’s Comment: As mentioned, this sword is bright and full of vitality, with remarkable sunagashi and kinsuji visible throughout the blade.
It was certified as a Juyo Token in the early 14th evaluation, reflecting its high quality and significance.
The nakago is in excellent condition, and the inscription includes the name of Miyajima Minamoto Nagatada as well as the original commissioner.
This sword is also listed in the 97th page of the book "Shinshinto Taikan," where it is described as a superb sword with a well-balanced appearance and solid construction.

14th NBTHK Juyo Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:4,500,000JPY
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