Ordering number:24368

Katana in Shirasaya (12th NBTHK Juyo Token)

Signature: Hizen Koku Saga ju Minamoto Yoshifusa
肥前国佐賀住源吉房

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Hizen
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Saijyo Saku.
Polished: Supreme polish

Habaki: Double gold-plated
Blade Length: 73.8 cm (29.06 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.11 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Yokote: 2.12 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of Rim: 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 775 grams (1.71 lbs)
Era: Edo period, around Kan'ei era
Shape: A well-proportioned piece with a wide body, sturdy thickness, long length, and extended kissaki.
Jigane: The fine-grained small itame-hada, typical of Hizen jigane, also known as Konuka-hada, is elegant and well-forged.
Hamon: The hamon has a varied gunome pattern with highs and lows, with the waves on both sides aligning well. The bright and clear hamon resembles the work of Kawachi Daijo, with a cloud-like appearance against a midsummer sky. The boshi has a deep nioiguchi and returns roundly.

Features: This sword is a 12th Juyo Token, showcasing excellent craftsmanship.
Shozemon Doi's first name was Tadayuki, later renamed Yoshifusa. He was similar to Omi Daijo in style, and his work is outstanding.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The evaluation of Juyo Token varies greatly based on workmanship. Juyo Token is not determined by age but by the quality of the craftsmanship. Exceptional works like this one stand out compared to other swordsmiths. I am confident that this is an outstanding piece that will never get tired of the appreciation. Highly recommended.

12th NBTHK Juyo Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:3,800,000 JPY-.

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