Ordering Number: AS25511

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription:
Sanryu Masamine (Sumitani Masamine) 傘笠正峯
Hinoto-u 2Gatsu Hi (February 1987) 丁卯年二月日
Jitoan Senshu Horu Kore (carved by Kokeguchi Senshu)自灯庵仙琇彫之　

(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 Saijyo Saku among works by Masamine and carvings by Senshū.

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.17 cm (1.25 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 650 g
Era: modern times, 1987

Shape: wide and thick blade
Jigane: packed Ko-itame hada looking plain and bright Jigane
Hamon: Ko-nie base Gunome midare wtih thick Nioikuchi and Ko-ashi. Boshi is midarekomi and rounded.

Features:
Sumitani Masamine(隅谷 正峯) was a swordsmith from Ishikawa Prefecture, born in 1921. After graduating from Ritsumeikan University, he entered the Ritsumeikan Japanese Sword Forging Research Institute, where he studied under Sakurai Masayuki.

He later became independent and established a sword-forging workshop, Sanryutei, in his hometown of Matto City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where he produced many works. He received numerous awards, including the Masamune Prize, and was designated a Living National Treasure in 1981.
He passed away in 1998 at the age of 77.

The carvings on the front of the blade depict Kokūzō Bosatsu(Ākāśagarbha), revered as the deity of wisdom, along with the Sanskrit character representing it.
On the reverse side, there are carvings of “Jōju Kichijō” (auspicious fulfillment) and a lotus pedestal motif. The carvings were executed by Kokeguchi Senshū, who is known as the foremost masters of modern sword engraving.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token, to be issued in late May.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.　

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

Auction Starting Price:2,500,000JPY

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