Ordering Number: AS25759

Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)
Signature: Oite Nanki Shigekuni Tsukuru (First Generation)
於南紀重国造(初代)

Ryowazamono: Saijyo Saku: Kii
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Nanki Shigekuni.
Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered habaki with considerable weight.
While other metals are included, a significant amount of silver is also used.
Blade Length: 41.3 cm (16.26 in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.28 cm (1.29 in)
Width at Tip: 2.66 cm (1.05 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.58 cm (0.23 in)
Sword Weight: 605 g
Era: Edo period, around Kanei era (circa 1624–1644)
Shape:Wide blade with slightly thick kasane.
On one side of the blade is a carving of Bishamonten, and on the other side a dokko (vajra).
The carvings are skillfully done and of exceptional quality.
It is a superb work with delicate and intricate carving.
Jigane:Well-forged ko-itame hada with dense grain, forming a fine and refined steel surface.
Hamon:Nie-based temper line with overlapping double hamon, thick nioiguchi, and round kaeri with deep turn-back in the boshi.

Features: Nanki Shigekuni is particularly known for the excellence of his jigane.
He is also highly skilled in detailed carvings.
His representations of Bishamonten, in particular, are exceptional and distinct from typical examples, showing a high level of detail.

Aoi Art’s Comment: A notable characteristic of Nanki Shigekuni’s swords is the large mekugi hole.
If your Nanki Shigekuni sword has a small mekugi hole, caution is advised.
Works by Nanki Shigekuni are rarely seen on the market.
This is a highly recommended masterpiece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:1,500,000JPY

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