Ordering Number: AS26140

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Hizen no Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro
肥前国住近江大掾藤原忠広

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work ranks as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hizen no Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro.

Habaki: single-layered habaki colored in gold.
Blade Length: 66.97cm (26.37in)
Curvature: 1.52cm (0.60in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 3.07cm (1.21in)
Sakihaba: 1.90cm (0.75in)
Kasane: 0.69cm (0.27in)
Weight: 670g

Era: early Edo period, circa late 17th century
Shape: slightly wide and thick blade tapering toward the tip.
Jigane: fine and packed Ko-itame hada coveded with Ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie base Suguha with thick and soft Nioikuchi.

Features: Hizen Koku Ju Fujiwara Tadahiro was a son of the 1st generation of Tadahiro and his works began to appear from Kan'ei 10(1663), and in Kan'ei 18(1641), he received the title of Tadayoshi. Throughout his life, he did not succeed to the name of Tadayoshi but signed only as Tadahiro.
He made swords for about 60 years until his death at the age of 80 in 1693, producing a large number of works with diverse styles. Tadahiro's swords are known for their excellent cutting ability and were classified as O-wazamono. He is said to be the finest among the Hizen swords for the beauty of Jigane. Hizen swords are known for the beauty of refine Jigane.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:1,100,000JPY

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