Ordering number:24722

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Tango no Kami Kanemichi.
丹後守兼道　　

Shinto: Jyo Saku, Ryowazamono, Settsu.
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works by Tango no Kami Kanemichi.
Habaki: Gold-plated double-layered.
Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 0 bu 5 rin (69.85 cm / 27.5 in).
Curvature: Slightly over 6 bu (1.82 cm / 0.72 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.3 cm (1.3 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.48 cm (0.98 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.81 cm (0.32 in).
Sword Weight: 865 g (1.91 lbs).
Era: Around the Kanbun period, Edo period.（Around 1661)
Shape:The blade has a good curvature, a wide width, thick kasane, and a robust shape.
Jigane:A tight and beautiful ko-itame hada typical of Settsu region steel.
Hamon: A deep nioiguchi with a gunome-midare pattern, resembling a toranba style in some areas.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This robust and weighty sword features an attractive toranba-style hamon with deep nioi.
Occasional kinsuji lines add to its character.
Its curvature and strong presence make it highly recommended.

NBTHKTokubetsu Hozon Token.
Aoi Art estimation paper.
Whole Oshigata

Price:1,450,000JPY

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