Tachi: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) with a box

Signature: Sanryu Masamine Saku Kore 傘笠正峯作之
Heisei Mizunoto-Tori Nen 2 Gatsu(February 1993)
平成癸酉年二月日

We divide swords into four categories based on the quality of the swordsmith's work: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku, an excellent work by Masamine.

Habaki: Single-piece gold-foiled Habaki
Blade Length: 74.0 cm (29.1in)
Curvature: 2.7 cm (1.06in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.45cm (1.36in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.39cm (0.94in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.72cm (0.28in)
Sword Weight: 940g
Era: Modern Era, 1993

Shape: wide and thick rodust blade with Bo-hi.
Jigane: Fine Koitame-hada
Hamon: Ko-niedeki soft and thick Gonome-midare with Ashi.
Boshi is midarekomi.

Features:　Sumirani　Masamine is a top-ranked modern swordsmith and was recognized as a Living National Treasure. He possessed excellent technique and received many awards, including the Masamune Award, which is considered the most valuable award among modern swordsmiths.　He produced works in the Bizen and Soshu styles, specializing in the soft and intricate Chouji Midare of the Bizen style.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:2,500,000JPY

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