Ordering number:23723

Katana in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Yamato Kami Hidekuni
Meiji 3 Nen 2 Gatsu hi(February 1870)
大和守秀国
明治三年二月日

Shinshin to: Chu Jyo Saku: Iwashiro province.
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Saku ranking.

Habaki: Single copper Habaki with gold color.
Blade Length: 70.2 cm/ 27.64 inches
Curvature (Sori): 1.1 cm / 0.43 inches
Peg Hole (Mekugi-ana): 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.03 cm / 1.19 inches
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.01 cm / 0.79 inches
Thickness (Kasane): 0.88 cm / 0.35 inches
Sword Weight: 900 grams
Era: The Third Year of Meiji
Shape: The sword has a broad body, thick kasane (thickness), moderate sori (curve), and a　slightly elongated tip.
Steel Pattern (Jihada): It features a finely-crafted ko-itame hada pattern.
Temper Line (Hamon): The hamon is a notare temper line, and the boshi (temper at the tip) is round.

Characteristics: Yamato no Kami Hidekuni, previously known as Motooki Nyudo Shoken, received the title of Yamato no Kami in July of Keiō 2nd year and changed his name to Hidekuni. He passed away at the age of eighty in March of Meiji 24th year.Iwadai is in present-day Fukushima Prefecture. During the Boshin War, the former shogunate forces and the new government forces fought, leading to the Aizu War in　Fukushima Prefecture. The battlefield extended to Aizu-Wakamatsu (Tsuruga Castle),　and the Aizu clan barricaded themselves in the castle. The young samurai fought bravely　as the Byakkotai, but after a month-long siege, they resorted to ritual suicide. Eventually,　Matsudaira Yorinori surrendered, and a senior retainer committed seppuku, bringing an　end to the conflict. Samurai from Fukushima had strong affection for their hometown and　tended to cherish local swords, passing them down through generations. This sword,　Yamato no Kami Hidekuni(formerly Motooki Nyudo Shoken), is one such work, and it has been registered in Fukushima for some time.

From Aoi Art: Not only Yamato no Kami Hidemune (formerly Motooki Nyudo Shoken) but also Izumi no Kami Kanenari, Sanzen Nagamichi, and others are owned by collectors. At first glance, this sword may seem plain, but it is a serious work with a straight temper, a bright appearance, and excellent construction quality. It is a highly recommended sword.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price: 1,200,000 yen

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