Ordering number:15467

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Echizen Kami Sukehiro
越前守助広

Shinto: O-Wazamono: Saijo Saku: Settsu
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.)
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works by Echizen no Kami Sukehiro.
Habaki: Gold Foil Single-layer Habaki
Blade Length: 71.4 cm (28.11 in)
Curvature: 0.9 cm (0.35 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.10 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.03 cm (0.80 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: 810 g (1.79 lbs)
Era: Around the Kanbun era of the Edo period
Shape:A well-balanced piece with a broad body, standard thickness, and an elongated tip.
Jigane (Steel Surface):A finely forged ko-itame hada, creating a bright and clear appearance.
Hamon (Temper Line):A nioi-based straight hamon, bright and clear, with an active double edge.

Features:Born in Settsu province, he was adopted by the first-generation Sukehiro and resided in Osaka.
In the 3rd year of Meireki (1657), he was awarded the title Echizen no Kami.
This sword has been slightly shortened with reshaped tang (suriage and kusunoki), but the signature remains fully intact.
Notably, the jigane is exceptionally beautiful.
Recognized as an O-Wazamono and a Saijo Saku smith, he is a highly esteemed swordsmith.
This piece is from the Kakuzuta era, a period known for producing highly regarded works.
The blade exhibits the well-forged Osaka jigane, which is tightly packed and of outstanding quality.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:1,650,000JPY

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