Katana：Shinano Ju Miyairi Kiyohira Saku.

Ordering number：AS24590

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Shinano Ju Miyairi Kiyohira Saku.
Showa 52 Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu (February 1977)
信濃住宮入清平作
昭和五十二年二月吉日

We divide four sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Miyairi Kiyohira.
Habaki: Double-layered habaki appears to be made of gold mixed with another material, containing a significant amount of gold.
Blade Length: 78.4 cm (30.87 in).
Curvature: 2.3 cm (0.91 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.38 cm (1.33 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.62 cm (1.03 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.30 in).
Sword Weight: 895 g (1.97 lbs).
Era: Showa 52 (1977).
Shape: A wide blade with a robust thickness, deeply curved, with an extended tip and bohi (grooves) carved on both sides. A well-balanced and elegant shape.
Jigane: Beautiful itame-hada. A finely crafted and high-quality jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki, featuring fine gunome-midare. The boshi is intricately midarekomi.

Features:　This sword boasts excellent craftsmanship, with superb polishing that enhances its appearance and overall quality.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　Shinano-ju Miyairi Kiyohira was the younger brother of the Living National Treasure Miyairi Akihira. After years of learning under his brother, he achieved numerous awards, including the prestigious Cultural and Welfare Minister's Prize. The beautiful ko-itame-hada, combined with the remarkable polish, highlights the exceptional quality of the jigane and hamon, making this an outstanding piece.

Aoi Art estimation paper.
Whole oshigata.

Auction Starting Price:800,000JPY

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