Ordering Number: AS22537
Yari in Koshirae.
Signature: Fukuyama Han Yokoyama Sukeyoshi
福山藩横山祐義
Shinshinto: Ryosaku: Bingo.
(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 Yokoyama Sukeyoshi.
Blade Length: 11.1 cm (4.37 in).
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.90 cm (0.75 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.91 cm (0.36 in).
Sword Weight: 165 g.
Total Length of Koshirae: approximately 113 cm (44.49 in).
Era: Edo period, around 1865–1868.
Shape: A small-sized yari, carefully made and finished with decorative polish.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada tightly forged, forming a clean, plain-looking steel surface.
Hamon: Ko-nie deki, straight suguha hamon.
Features: Yokoyama Sukeyoshi was a swordsmith of the Yokoyama school who lived in Fukuyama, Bingo Province, and served as a samurai of the Fukuyama Domain.
He took pride in this status and produced carefully crafted works.
He is said to have been the teacher of Sakurai Masatsugu.
Koshirae: A very interesting mounting.
Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a Shinshinto yari by Yokoyama Sukeyoshi of Fukuyama Domain, housed in a highly unusual koshirae.
It is a solid and well-preserved piece.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.
Auction Starting Price:200,000JPY
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