Ordering number:24517

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Signature: Seiryuken Moritoshi
Bunkyu Gan Kanoto-Tori Togetsu Hi (Winter, 1861)
青龍軒盛俊
文久元辛酉冬月日

We divide works into Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Seiryuken Moritoshi.

Habaki: Suaka-chi (Copper) Single-layered
Blade Length: 26.6 cm (10.47 in)
Curvature: 0.3 cm (0.12 in)
Mekugi Holes: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.6 cm (1.02 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.59 cm (0.23 in)
Sword Weight: 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Era: Late Edo Period, around Genji era (1860s)
Shape: The blade has a robust width with a forward curvature.
The front side features a carving of Bonji and a stylized Kurikara (Buddhist vajra entwined with a dragon).
The back side has Bonji, twin grooves, and claw engravings.
Jigane (Steel): Well-forged ko-itame hada with a refined and beautiful surface.
Hamon (Temper Line): The hamon is formed in nie-deki with gunome-midare, featuring active ashi (feet).

Features: The smith, known as Iwamoto Seiemon, was a disciple of Nagasunosuke Tsunatoshi.
This blade exhibits excellent sharpness and skilled carving.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo with plant motifs in gold inlay.
Fuchi-Kashira: Shibuichi with high-relief carvings of sakura petals and folding fans, decorated with gold inlay.
Signature: "應 令兄需 可観堂 求古"
Saya: Black stone texture with bamboo inlay, meticulously detailed.
Menuki: High-relief carvings of horses, detailed with gold inlay.
Kozuka:zFront: Iron base with a bird motif in high relief, decorated in gold and copper.
Back: Shibuichi base with flowers and branches in kata-kiri-bori carving.
Signature: "強？軒友茂".

Aoi Art’s Comment: This tanto by Seiryuken Moritoshi showcases excellent carving and comes with well-preserved koshirae.
Both the blade and koshirae are accompanied by Tokubetsu Hozon certification, making this an exceptional piece highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Additional:
Includes whole oshigata.

Price:1,750,000JPY

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