Ordering Number：AS25209.

Tanto in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Kaneiwa 兼岩

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Kaneiwa.

Blade Length: 28.8cm (11.34in)
Curvature: 0.1cm (0.04in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.72cm (1.07in)
Sakihaba:
Kasane: 0.52cm (0.20in)
Weight: 195g

Era: the late Muromachi period, 16th century
Shape: Tanto with solid width and thickness, with bohi grooves carved on both sides.
Jigane: Prominent hada.
Hamon: Nie-deki, gunome-midare, with long ashi and active kinsuji.

Features: A well-shaped work with gunome-midare hamon, almost no curvature, and bohi carved on both sides.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Hamidashi tsuba with engraved crest design.
Fuchikashira: Gold depiction of vines and family crest.
Saya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquer and black ishime finish.
Menuki: High-relief carving of birds with gold color application.
Kozuka: Nanako ground with engraving of Hotei.
Kogatana included.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY

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