Ordering number:24468

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Hizen Koku Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro
肥前国河内守藤原正広

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hizen no Kuni Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro.
Polished
Habaki: Single layer of silver
Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 2 bu 1 rin (70.39 cm / 27.71 in)
Curvature: 7 bu (2.12 cm / 0.83 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 2.87 cm (1.13 in)
Width at Tip: 1.91 cm (0.75 in)
Thickness: 0.57 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 700 g (1.54 lbs)
Era: Edo period, Kanbun era (1661-1673)
Shape: The blade has a standard width and thickness, with a deep curvature and an extended tip.
Jigane: Ko-itame grain, finely forged, displaying the characteristic Hizen steel.
Hamon: Made with nie, in a gunome-midare pattern with balls resembling ocean waves and sea spray. The tip is slightly extended and returns in a rounded manner.

Features: Hizen no Kuni Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro and Hizen no Kuni Kawachi Daijo Fujiwara Masahiro (1st and 2nd generation) produced swords with similar styles, as they likely worked together in the same workshop. This sword is attributed to the 2nd generation Masahiro, who initially signed as Masaei and later received the title of Musashi Daijo, before changing his signature to Masahiro. He passed away on August 6, Bunroku 13 (1605) at the age of 63.
Both the 1st and 2nd generations crafted hamon with intricate, stormy patterns resembling cumulonimbus clouds with streaks of lightning, creating a highly dynamic and varied appearance.

Koshirae (Mountings):
Tsuba (Handguard): A round iron tsuba with gold designs, bordered by a gold rim.
Fuchi-Kashira (Pommel and Collar): Iron with a phoenix motif in gold.
Saya (Scabbard): Black lacquered with sprinkled blue shell inlay, creating an elegant finish.
Menuki (Hilt Ornament): Shakudo base with a phoenix motif in gold.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art Authentication Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:1,650,000JPY

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