Ordering Number: AS23817

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Sendai Ju Fujiwara Kunikane (No Guarantee).
仙台住藤原国包(無保証)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
The workmanship of this piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Sendai Ju Fujiwara Kunitsugu (No Guarantee).
Habaki: Single-layer silver.
Blade Length: 76.2 cm (30.00 in).
Curvature: 2.3 cm (0.91 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.93 cm (1.15 in).
Width at Yokote (Sakihaba): 2.01 cm (0.79 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in).
Sword Weight: 795 g.
Era: Late Edo period.
Shape: The blade has a standard mihaba with deep curvature and a well-proportioned shape. The kissaki is slightly extended.
Jigane: Fine masame-hada with chikei appearing in the surface.
Hamon: Ko-nie deki suguha with small ashi.

Features: This blade is judged to have a gimei (false signature). However, the overall shape is good, and at first glance the fine masame-hada brings to mind the work of Tokukatsu of the Shinshinto period. The blade has a deep curvature, and the jihada is tightly forged with masame appearing in places.

Polishing fee is 50,000 JPY.

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
Overseas shipping cost not included.

Auction Starting Price:200,000JPY

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