Ordering number:AS24582
Wakizashi(Naginata Naoshi): In Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Kofuda)
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword ranks as Jyo Saku among unsigned works.
Habaki: Gold-plated single layer.
Blade Length: 1 shaku 4 sun 3 bu (approximately 43.33 cm / 17.06 in).
Curvature: 3 bu (approximately 0.91 cm / 0.36 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.78 cm (1.09 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.68 cm (0.27 in).
Sword Weight: 450 grams (15.87 oz).
Era: Early to mid-Muromachi period, around the Kakitsu era (circa 1441, approximately 580 years ago).
Shape: A work with Naginata Naoshi style and excellent shape, indicating it was likely once a large naginata.
Jigane: Itame hada mixed with mokume hada, displaying visible grain patterns.
Hamon: Suguha style with occasional small ashi, showing a mix of tight areas and slightly wider nioiguchi, with the boshi rounded and returning.
Features: This work is attributed to Mihara, with well-forged jigane and a suguha hamon with ashi, making it a beautiful piece.
Aoi Art’s Comment: This robust Naginata Naoshi piece is large in size, with especially beautiful jigane.
A highly recommended work.
NBTHK Hozon Token.
Kofuda.
Aoi Art estimation paper.
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Auction Starting Price:200,000JPY
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