Ordering Number: 24378
Wakizashi: Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)
Signature:
Noshu Seki Ju Kanemune Saku Kore 濃州関住兼宗作是
Tensho 3 Nen 2 Gatsu Hi (February1575) 天正三年二月日
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Noshu Seki Ju Kanemune Saku Kore.
Habaki: Gold and silver double-layered habaki.
Blade Length: 52.2cm (20.6in)
Curvature: 1.0cm (0.4in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 2.0cm (0.8in)
Width at Tip: 1.9cm (0.8in)
Thickness: 0.5cm (0.2in)
Sword Weight: 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Era: Tensho 3
Shape: Regular width with a slightly deep curvature and extended kissaki.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with beautiful grain.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha with small Sshi and rounded Boshi.
Features: Kanemune was a swordsmith in Mino. This piece has beautiful Jigane.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
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