Ordering number:AS22645

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Bushu Ju Hata Morihisa (2nd Generation)
武州住秦守久(2代)

Shinto: Chu Jyo Saku, Musashi Province
We divide each sword’s craftsmanship into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is rated as Jyo Saku.
Habaki: Shakudo single-piece habaki
Blade Length: 54.8 cm (21.57 in)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.82 cm (1.11 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.91 cm (0.75 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.67 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 510 grams
Era: Edo Period, around Genroku Era (1688)
Shape: A standard piece with appropriate width and thickness, moderate curvature, and a regular tip.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged, with ji-nie and visible utsuri.
Hamon: Nie-deki, gunome-midare with ko-ashi and a round return on the boshi.

Features: This is a work by the second-generation Bushu Ju Hata Morihisa. The workmanship is consistent with the first generation, featuring a Choji-midare hamon in the Ichimonji style with visible utsuri. The first generation was Bushu Ju Ishido Hata Morihisa, and the second generation, Bushu Ju Hata Morihisa, produced pieces with a Choji-midare hamon and visible utsuri.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Bushu Ju Hata Morihisa’s works are known for displaying utsuri in the jigane, and this piece exhibits that same characteristic. The Ichimonji-style work demonstrates excellent craftsmanship.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY

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