Ordering Number: AS26189

Naginata in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Hizen no Kuni Ju Hiroto
肥前国住廣任

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hizen no Kuni Ju Hiroto.

Habaki: Single gold-foiled habaki.
Blade Length: 46.1 cm (18.15 in).
Curvature: 2.5 cm (0.98 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.92 cm (1.15 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in).
Sword Weight: 745 g.
Era: Around the Shotoku era (1711 CE), mid Edo period.

Shape: A slightly long naginata with its original unsigned tang (ubu nakago).
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada characteristic of the fine Hizen jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki notare-ba with active ko-ashi. The boshi follows the notare pattern and turns back gracefully.

Features: Hizen no Kuni Ju Hiroto (read Hiroto) is regarded as a member of the Tadayoshi school of Hizen Province. His works are relatively scarce and therefore highly desirable. This naginata is a fine example of his craftsmanship, distinguished by its excellent workmanship and beautiful Hizen jigane.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
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Auction Starting Price:500,000JPY