Ordering Number:24423

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro 近江大掾藤原忠広

According to our evaluation system based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith, this work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Excellent work) for Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro.

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku, and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saku ranking.

Habaki: Gold Foiled Single Habaki.
Blade Length: 52.8 cm (20.79 in)
Curvature: 0.6 cm (0.24 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base: 2.97 cm (1.17 in)
Width at the End: 2.06 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness of Rim: 0.57 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 455 grams.
Era: the early Edo period around Kanbun era, the late 17th century
Shape: The wide, thick and long wakizashi
Jigane: Koitame-hada with Linie
Hamon: Niedeki soft gunomemidare with sunagashi and kinsuji

Features: The Hizen swordsmith Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro, the real name Hashimoto Heisakuro, was the son of the first generation Tadayoshi. After his father's death, he began making swords in 1633 and received the title Omi Daijo in 1641. His most productive period was said to be during the Shoho and Keian eras. Throughout his life, he never assumed his father's name Tadayoshi but instead signed as Tadahiro. His career spanned about 60 years, resulting in a large and varied body of work. He passed away at the age of 80 in 1693. His works are well-regarded for their cutting ability and are designated as O-wazamono. He is considered one of the finest smiths in Hizen, second only to his father Tadayoshi for the beauty of the jigane.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Most of Tadahiro's work has Suguha hamon, but the hamon of this work is Gunome-midare, and it reminds me of Kawachi Daijo Tadahiro.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price: 500,000 JPY

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