Ordering Number: 24672

Katana in Shirasaya (Consignment Sale)

Signature: Sanryu Masamine Saku Kore 傘笠正峯作之 (Living National Treasure)
Heisei 8 Nen 8 Gatsu Hi 平成八年八月日 (August1996)

We divide the craftsmanship into four levels: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Saijyo Saku, the highest level, among the works of Masamine.

Habaki: Gold foiled single Habaki.
Blade Length: 74.6 cm (29.37 in).
Curvature: 2.7 cm (1.06 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.31 cm (1.30 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.34 cm (0.92 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.79 cm (0.31 in).
Sword Weight: 820 grams.
Era: Modern, Heisei 8 (1996)
Shape:A broad blade with thick dimensions and a deep curvature.
The tip (kissaki) is elongated, with a bohi (groove) extending on both sides of the blade.
The blade features an ubuha (unsharpened portion), making it a robust and pristine piece.
Jigane (Forging):A well-crafted itame pattern, with visible grain lines and a refined appearance.
Hamon (Temper Line):A nioi-based gunome-midare pattern with vibrant activity.
The hamon features prominent ashi (legs) and transitions into a small rounded tip (ko-maru).

Features:TSumirani　Masamine is a top-ranked modern swordsmith and was recognized as a Living National Treasure. He possessed excellent technique and received many awards, including the Masamune Award, which is considered the most valuable award among modern swordsmiths.　He produced works in the Bizen and Soshu styles, specializing in the soft and intricate Chouji Midare of the Bizen style. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 77.

Aoi Art Certification Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:2,500,000JPY

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