Ordering number：AS24482

Katana: Shirasaya

Signature: Yoshitsugu
Showa 49 Nen 3 Gatsu Kichijitsu (March 1974)
吉次
昭和四十九年三月吉日

At our shop, we classify swords based on craftsmanship as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for a work by Yoshitsugu.
Habaki: Gold-plated double-layered
Blade Length: 75.2 cm (29.61 in)
Curvature: 2.3 cm (0.91 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.61 cm (1.42 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.60 cm (1.02 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 1135 grams (2.5 lbs)
Era: Contemporary
Shape: A robust and stately piece with a wide blade (3.61 cm), thick kasane, deep curvature, and extended kissaki, giving it a powerful form.
Jigane: The blade features a well-forged ko-itame grain with fine steel quality.
Hamon: A nie-based gunome-midare hamon with a deep nioiguchi, featuring prominent kinsuji and a midare-komi boshi.

Features: Yoshitsugu, a swordsmith from Kumamoto, also known as Junji Yamada, joined the workshop of Tanigawa Moriyoshi in 1952 and became a highly skilled swordsmith under his guidance. Yoshitsugu earned numerous awards and accolades, including 15 exhibition selections and special recognition for his work.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This lengthy, robust sword reflects the solid craftsmanship characteristic of swordsmiths from Kumamoto Prefecture.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:480,000JPY

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