Ordering Number: AS24494
Sasaho Yari in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Signature: Fujiwara Kanenori 藤原兼法
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku, an excellent work.
Blade Length: 21.0 cm (8.27in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Widest Point of the Blade: 4.34 cm (1.71in)
Thickness: 0.92 cm (0.36 in)
Sword Weight: 455 grams
Total Length in Shirasaya: 72cm (28.35 in)
Era: the early Edo period
Shape: The tip of the spear is spread out like bamboo grass, hence the name “Sasaho spear"
Jigane: intense Itame hada with jinie.
Hamon: Niedeki Gunome-midare with Ko-ashi and yo.
Features: It is rare to find a Sasaho spear as large as this one. It is a carefully crafted and well-made piece, with an attractive disordered blade pattern.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.
Auction Starting Price:280,000JPY