Ordering number:AS24580

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Kanemoto (Magoroku)
兼元(孫六)

Sue-Koto: Saijo O-wazamono (Highest Sharpness); Saijo Saku (Highest Grade); Mino Province
We divide each sword by quality into four levels: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Saijo Saku among works of Kanemoto (Magoroku).

Habaki: Gold-foil double-layered.
Blade Length: 57.0 cm (22.44 in)
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.21 cm (1.26 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.13 cm (0.84 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.65 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 590 grams
Era: Kyōroku era of the Muromachi period, 1528
Shape: With a wide blade, considerable thickness, deep curvature, and an extended tip, this sturdy piece has a length of 57 cm, approaching katana size, and is in excellent condition.
Jigane: The ko-itame (small wood grain) texture is well-forged with visible grain patterns and an irregular boshi pattern. The surface is detailed with itame-hada and is finely grained.
Hamon: The hamon consists of sharp-pointed sanbonsugi (three-cedar) in nie-deki, with streaks of kinsuji appearing intermittently.

Features: Magoroku Kanemoto was the son of the first-generation Kanemoto and bore the title Magoroku. It is said that Magoroku Kanemoto had a fraternal bond with Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

Aoi Art’s Comment: The second generation of Kanemoto is renowned as Magoroku, a celebrated figure. Known as Seki Magoroku Sanbonsugi, it is believed that there is no such place as “Seki-jū” engraved on the blade, but rather “Akasaka-jū.” Kanemoto is thought to be a descendant of Akasaka Senjuin Kunikiyo.
The simple sanbonsugi design became famous due to its exceptional sharpness. Recognized as Saijo O-wazamono (extreme sharpness), Aoki Kanemoto is famously associated with cutting down Magara Juurozaemon. Other renowned Kanemoto works include the Ni-Nenbutsu Kanemoto of the Maeda family, Sashibun Kanemoto of the Hosokawa family, Daisen Kanemoto of the Yamauchi family, Sojo Kanemoto of the Okudaira family, and Sasayuki Kanemoto of the Makishima family. Magoroku Kanemoto and Izumi no Kami Kanesada are considered the foremost swordsmiths of Seki during the Muromachi period.
This solid, high-quality piece lacks flaws, making it an excellent acquisition opportunity.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art’s Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:3,500,000JPY

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