Ordering number：AS24440

Tanto in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Yoshimitsu
吉光

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku). This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for its quality.
Habaki: Silver-plated, single-layer
Blade Length: 17.1 cm (6.73 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.58 cm (0.62 in)
Thickness: 0.73 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: 85 g
Era: Muromachi period
Shape: A slightly small tanto with a thick blade, known as a Yoroi-doshi (armor-piercing sword).
Jigane: The ko-itame grain is tightly compacted with ji-nie, and there is a visible utsuri effect.
Hamon: A suguha hamon with nie, returning in a small circle at the boshi.

Features: This Yoshimitsu was a swordsmith from Tosa. The lineage began with the first generation in the Tokuj era of the Kamakura period and continued until the 7th generation in the Daiei era.

Koshirae:
Saya (Scabbard) and Tsuka (Handle): Black lacquered.

Aoi Art’s Comment: While Yoshimitsu is often mistaken for the Yamashiro swordsmith and the son of Awataguchi Kuniyoshi, who worked around the mid-Kamakura period, this piece is a later work from Tosa, dating to the late Kamakura period. The Yoshimitsu lineage persisted for an extended period in Tosa, with the 7th generation producing swords around the Daiei era (1521), marking a history that spans over 500 years. Therefore, the founder is likely the Awataguchi Kuniyoshi. Even as time progressed, with the 7th generation producing works around 1521 (503 years ago), the antiquity of this piece is notable.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:180,000JPY

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