Ordering number:AS24713

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae

Signature: Awa Kuni Narimichi Saku
Heisei 11 Nen 6 Gatsu Hi(June 1999)
安房国成道作
平成十一年六月日

Our evaluation system ranks swordsmiths’ works as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is classified as Jyo Saku for the works of Narimichi.
Habaki: Gold-plated, single-layered Habaki
Blade Length: 34.7 cm (13.66 in)
Curvature: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.35 cm (1.32 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 355 g (0.78 lbs)
Era: Modern(June 1999)
Shape:A broad blade with a thick kasane and a deep curvature, giving it a strong and balanced appearance.
Jigane:Small itame hada, well-forged with a healthy structure and visible hada.
Hamon:The hamon is a gunome-midare pattern with nie, featuring a pointed boshi that curves back sharply.

Features:　The swordsmith Narimichi, whose real name is Ishii Narimichi, was born in Showa 37 (1962) in Chiba Prefecture.
He was authorized to make swords in Heisei 5 (1993) and began participating in the New Sword Exhibitions in Heisei 8 (1996), where he earned multiple awards.
This piece is classified as a wakizashi rather than a long tanto, with a flat profile and elongated shape.

Koshirae:
Saya: Modern-made Ebi Saya (lobster-themed scabbard), crafted with exceptional detail.
Menuki: Depiction of lobsters (Ise Ebi).

Aoi Art Estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:280,000JPY

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