Ordering number：AS23838

Naginata: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi)
無銘 (板倉関正利)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Mumei (Itakura Seki Masatoshi).
Polished.
Habaki: Gold-colored habaki.
Blade Length: 53.6 cm (21.10 in)
Curvature: 2.6 cm (1.02 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.14 cm (1.24 in)
Thickness: 0.89 cm (0.35 in)
Sword Weight: 995 grams
Whole Shirasaya length: about 120cm (47.24 in)
Era: Late Muromachi period, around Eisho era
Shape: A naginata with a long blade, wide and thick, and ubu nakago.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged with some areas showing a raised grain.
Hamon: Nie deki with gunome midare, featuring angular gunome midare, turning back sharply at the tip.

Features: Although unsigned, this naginata is attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi.
It has an excellent shape and sturdy construction.
Itakura Seki Masatoshi was active from the early Muromachi period (Oei era) to the late Muromachi period.
He is known for creating swords with gunome midare hamon and excellent craftsmanship.
This naginata, from around the Eisho era, is a well-made and highly recommended piece due to its rarity and quality.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a solidly constructed naginata attributed to Itakura Seki Masatoshi.
With its thick and sturdy build, it is a fine example of his work.
The Itakura Seki school started in the early Muromachi period (Oei era) and continued until the late Muromachi period.
They are known for making excellent swords with gunome midare hamon.There is a slight rust on the Mune side.
This naginata, from the Eisho era, is rare and highly recommended for its quality.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

*Please note : There are rusty spots of 11cm long from Habaki.

Auction Starting Price:280,000 JPY
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.