Ordering number:24380

Wakizashi: in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Seki Kuniyuki
関国行

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 Seki Kuniyuki.
Polished.
Habaki: Silver single habaki
Blade Length: 32.2 cm (12.68 in)
Curvature: 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.00 cm (1.18 in)
Thickness of Rim: 0.56 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 300 grams (10.58 oz)
Era: Late Muromachi period
Shape: Broad and thick blade with an extended length.
Jigane: Ko-itame well-forged, with some rough areas but not too bad.
Hamon: Nie-based gunome-midare, returning to the tip.

Features: Seki Kuniyuki was a swordsmith of the late Muromachi period, known for making sturdy works. Although the exact date is unknown, it is considered to be from the Azuchi-Momoyama period. During this time, many works were produced, leading to a mix of high and low-quality pieces.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Small tsuba with wood patterns inlaid with silver around the edge, and designs drawn in silver within.
Fuchikashira: Shibuichi base with carvings of dragons, tigers, and flowing water, with gold coloring. Signed "Masayuki."
Kozuka: Shakudo nanako base with high-relief carvings of bundled chrysanthemums and gold coloring.
Saya: Brown ishime-ji saya.
Menuki: Brass base with carved dragon designs.
Aoi Art's Comment: This piece is over 500 years old. It is a sturdy work and has received NBTHK Hozon Token certification. The koshirae is also a fairly good piece and is considered a noteworthy work.

NBTHK Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Price:280,000 JPY-.

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