Ordering number:24484

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Awataguchi Omi Kami Tadatsuna (2nd Generation)
粟田口近江守忠綱(2代)

Shinto: Jyojyo Saku: Ryo Wazamono: Settsu
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.)
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku.
Habaki: Silver single-layer
Blade Length: 49.4 cm (19.45 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.04 cm (0.80 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.59 cm (0.23 in)
Sword Weight: 465 g (1.03 lbs)
Era: Edo period, around Genroku era (1688-1704)
Shape: Standard width and thickness, moderate curvature, with a slightly extended kissaki.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada, well-forged, characteristic of Osaka Jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare with active ashi, and the boshi is rounded and turns back.

Features:This Tadatsuna is known as "Ikkanshi Tadatsuna."
Awataguchi Ikkanshi Tadatsuna was the second-generation successor of Awataguchi Tadatsuna.
His common name was Mitsudaifu, and he received the title Omi no Kami.
He was a renowned swordsmith of the Osaka Shinto tradition and was active around the Genroku era (1688-1704).
He was particularly well-known for his highly regarded blade engravings.

Koshirae (Mounting):
Tsuba: Oval-shaped tsuba with engraved linear patterns.
Menuki: Carved lion design with gold inlay.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base with engraved plant motifs.
Saya: Uniquely lacquered scabbard.
Kozuka: Raised carving of a rooster with gold and silver inlay.
Kogatana: None.

Aoi Art’s Comment:The second-generation Tadatsuna was the son of Omi no Kami Tadatsuna.
His common name was Kodaifu, and he used the art name "Ikkanshi Tadatsuna."
He received the title Omi no Kami, and his works often feature long chōji-ashi and dynamic tōranba hamon.
This piece exhibits a finely crafted gunome-midare hamon.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:700,000JPY

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