Ordering number:24654

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Naminohira Yasutoshi.
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Sayagaki: "Satsuma Province Naminohira Yasutoshi,
Kamakura period, Kareki era (c. 1326),
Blade length: 2 shaku 4 sun 4 bu,
Recorded in Showa 59 (July) by Honami Nisshu."

We divide swords into four ranks: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is classified as Jyojyo Saku for works attributed to Yasutoshi.
Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki.
Blade Length: 2 shaku 4 sun 4 bu 5 rin (74.09 cm / 29.17 in).
Curvature: 6 bu (1.82 cm / 0.72 in).
Mekugi Holes: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.08 cm (1.21 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.88 cm (0.74 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in).
Sword Weight: 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Era: Kamakura period, Kareki era (c. 1326).
Shape: This blade has a deep curvature, an extended kissaki, and retains its original nakago with only one mekugi hole.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged with refined texture and faint utsuri visible.
Hamon: Deep nioiguchi in a straight suguha style, bright and clear, with a rounded boshi.

Features: Naminohira Yasutoshi was an accomplished swordsmith from Satsuma Province, active during the Kareki era of the Kamakura period.
This blade, in its original nakago with one mekugi hole, is a rare and valuable piece.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This blade is signed by Naminohira Yasutoshi, with its original nakago and only one mekugi hole, a testament to its careful preservation.
The saya inscription was recorded by Living National Treasure Honami Nisshu, further enhancing its historical and artistic significance.
The distinctive jigane of Naminohira blades features a soft, viscous texture, and the hamon is a deep nioiguchi with a rounded return.
The deep curvature and prominent shinogi make this a remarkable example of Kamakura-period craftsmanship.
Highly recommended for collectors of historically significant swords.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
Aoi Art Estimation Paper.
Whole Oshigata.

Price:1,650,000JPY
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