Ordering number:AS24562

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)( NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature:Mumei(Unsigned) (In Red, Unidentified) (Shikkake)
(朱書不明)(尻懸)

Era: Late Kamakura Period, Bunpo Era (circa 1317, 707 years ago)
School: Yamato
Rating: Jyojyo Saku
We categorize swordsmiths' works as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on their craftsmanship.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku.
Polished
Habaki: Single-layered silver
Blade Length: 45.7 cm (17.99 in)
Curvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base: 2.94 cm (1.16 in)
Width at Tip: 2.16 cm (0.85 in)
Thickness: 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Shape: This blade is an o-suriage mumei, with red lacquer inscriptions on the tang whose details remain unidentified. It features a bohi (groove) on both sides, with two additional grooves toward the handle.
Jigane: The hada is well-forged itame, showing chikei and a visible utsuri.
Hamon: The hamon is based on suguha with a soft nioi, showing a deep nioiguchi, with a rounded boshi. It also features double-layered lines and slight utsuri.

Features: Although the tang bears a red inscription, the details are unclear. This piece has a wide blade and a sturdy structure.

Aoi Art’s Comment: "Shirake" refers to the location of the residence of Yamato Norinaga and is also known as Shikkake, now part of the Kashida-cho Shikkake area in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. It is named after a large stone, the Shikkake-ishi, where portable shrines rested en route to Kashida Shrine. This work is believed to date to the Bunpo and Ryakuo eras of the Kamakura period and is an excellent piece of high craftsmanship.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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