Ordering Number: AS25072

Katana in Shirasaya, Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Minamoto Masayoshi (engraved stamp)
源正義(刻印)

Shinshinto: Jyojyo Saku: Musashi
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Minamoto Masayoshi.
Habaki: Single-layer silver Habaki.
Blade Length: 69.5 cm (27.36 in).
Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in).
Width at Tip: 2.12 cm (0.83 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in).
Sword Weight: 690 g.
Era: Late Edo period (c. 1800–1868).
Shape: A deeply curved blade with an extended kissaki, showing an excellent overall shape.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada, well forged and tightly compacted.
Hamon: Nie-deki, forming a midare of gunome, with a midare-komi boshi. It shows the distinctive hamon of Hosokawa Masayoshi.

Features: Chikara Masayoshi entered the school of Hosokawa Ryosuke Masayoshi, a retainer of the Tsuyama domain in Sakushu. He first signed as Masakata, later as Morihide. His works began from Kyowa 1 (1801). Later he changed his name to Masayoshi and passed away on June 6, Ansei 5 (1858). Hosokawa Masayoshi produced works in both the Bizen and Soshu traditions, with notable differences in workmanship, and the high quality of his works is remarkable. This piece is in the Bizen tradition, with choji-midare extending into the interior of the hamon. Made around the Tenpo era (1830–1844), it displays an उत्कृष्ट choji-midare typical of Tenpo-period works.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped brass tsuba carved with paulownia and floral motifs.
Fuchikashira: Brass base with a design of flowing water and lotus flowers.
Saya (Scabbard): Vermilion lacquered saya with a unique finish.
Menuki: Brass menuki depicting two lions.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token certificate.
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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Auction Starting Price:1.350,000JPY

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