Ordering number:24323

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Tegai Kanetoshi)
無銘 (手掻包俊)

Ranking: This work is classified as Jyo Saku for an unsigned (Mumei) piece attributed to Tegai Kanetoshi.
Habaki: Double-layered silver.
Blade Length: 51.8 cm (20.39 in)
Curvature: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)
Mekugi Holes: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.91 cm (1.15 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 605 g (1.33 lbs)
Era: Nanbokucho Period, around Eitoku (1381)
Shape (Taikai):
The blade is shortened (ō-suriage) and unsigned.
Jigane (Steel):Exceptionally well-forged jigane with prominent utsuri.
Hamon (Temper Line):Ko-nie with straight temper line (suguha) featuring small ashi, double temper lines (nijuba), fine sunagashi, and kinsuji activity. The boshi is midare-komi with visible kinsuji.

Features: This sword retains a robust structure despite being over 630 years old. It features carved bo-hi (grooves) on both sides, enhancing its elegance. The blade is flawless (kizu nashi), and the jigane is exceptionally beautiful, showcasing outstanding utsuri.

Koshirae Details:
Tsuba: Circular iron plate from Goshu Hikone. Decorated with gold inlay featuring human figures and pine trees.
Fuchi-Kashira: Shakudo with designs of mantises in gold inlay. Signed “Miku.”
Saya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquer (kuro roiro).
Menuki: Raised lion design (shishi), possibly made of solid gold.
Habaki: Double-layered; copper base wrapped with gold.

Aoi Art’s Comment:
This piece is a heavy and well-crafted work, typical of Tegai Kanetoshi. The koshirae is in excellent condition and will become an even more attractive ensemble with new tsukaito (handle wrap). Highly recommended for its exceptional craftsmanship and artistic value.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:750,000JPY

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