Ordering Number: AS25387

Tachi: in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kuninaga 国長

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku.

Habaki:　single copper habaki.
Blade Length: 71.5 cm (28.15 in)
Curvature: 2.7 cm (1.06 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.1 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.7 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 690 g
Era: Mid Muromachi period (approx. 15-16th century)

Shape: Katana with deep curvature and Ubu nakago.
Jigane: Koitame hada with intense grain patterns with whitish Utsuri. Some Kitae-ware(cracks) can be seen.
Hamon: Ko-nie with suguha hamon with much nie making Sunagashi and Ko-ashi.

Features: This piece dates to the Muromachi period and, although it shows some signs of wear, its overall form and hamon clearly convey an antique character.

If you would like the tsuka rewrapped, we can provide this service for an additional JPY 30,000.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: circular iron tsuba carved with a hollyhock leaves with openwork.
Fuchikashira: Brass base carved with with a winter landscape motif depicts snow protection and plovers on a brass base.
Menuki: a gourd and a cauldron　motif.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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