Ordering number:AS24641
Wakizashi: In Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Kanefusa
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We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kanefusa.
Habaki: Silver-plated double-layered habaki
Blade Length: 34.4 cm (13.54 in)
Curvature: 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.94 cm (1.16 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.54 cm (0.21 in)
Sword Weight: 260 g (9.17 oz)
Era: Late Muromachi Period (Sue-Seki)
Shape: A wide blade with bo-hi and so-hi carved on both sides, exhibiting a slightly deep curvature and a wide kissaki. This is a characteristic work of Sue-Seki.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada well-forged with a refined surface, showing faint utsuri.
Hamon: Nioi-deki with nie, forming a rounded gunome-midare. The boshi returns in a small round shape with a deep turn-back.
Features: This is a beautiful combination of a Kanefusa wakizashi with koshirae. The koshirae reflects a dignified appearance, resembling the kind that would be owned by a samurai—elegant yet not overly ornate.
Koshirae Details:
Tsuba: Iron base with flowers carved in relief and adorned with gold inlay.
Kozuka: High-relief carving of a large tree, a sieve, and a sickle, finished with gold inlay.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base with high-relief carvings of floral motifs and gold inlay.
Saya (Scabbard): Black stone-textured lacquer saya.
Menuki: High-relief carvings of horses, with horse tack in gold inlay.
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art’s Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
Auction Starting Price:500,000JPY