Ordering number:AF24611

Kogatana: Dandelion Design(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(Special Cultural Fitting Certificate)(Consigment sale)
Signature: Natsuo
夏雄

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku.

Length: 12.3 cm (4.84 in)
Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Thickness: 0.15 cm (0.06 in)
Sword Weight: 20 grams
Era: Meiji

Features:
This piece is made of solid silver, with a dandelion design carved using katakiri-bori (single-edged line carving).
The signature cutting is also meticulously executed.

Aoi Art’s Comment:
Tsuba and small fittings by Natsuo often command significant prices.
This is the first time I have seen a kogatana by Natsuo.
The fact that it is made of silver ensures it does not rust, and the delicate dandelion design executed in katakiri-bori reveals subtle craftsmanship in its simplicity.
The signature style is also unique, demonstrating refined and lively precision.
Observing this signature carefully will serve as a valuable reference when encountering works by Natsuo in the future.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu
Special Cultural Fitting Certificate

Auction Starting Price:2,500,000JPY

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