Ordering number: AS25203

Jumonji Yari: in Shirasaya

Signature: Takada Ju Taira Shigehide (2nd Generation)
Odawara Matazaemon ◻︎ Fujiwara Ason Shigenao
高田住平鎮秀作(二代)
小田原又左衛◻︎藤原朝臣統直

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for the smith Takada Ju Taira Shigehide.
Blade Length: 21.7 cm (8.54 in).
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.67 cm (0.66 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.97 cm (0.38 in).
Sword Weight: 285 g.
Total Length in Shirasaya: 96 cm (37.80 in).
Era: Muromachi period, around Eiroku era (1558–1570)
Shape: A slightly long and slender Jumonji Yari with an elegant form.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and of excellent quality.
Hamon: Nie-deki, with a wavy hamon that turns round at the boshi.

Features: This is a work by the 2nd generation Takada Ju Taira Shigehide, with excellent craftsmanship and beautiful jigane.
It is believed that Odawara Matazaemon ◻︎ Fujiwara no Ason Shigenao commissioned this Jumonji Yari.
The signature is unquestionably genuine.
A superbly crafted piece—highly recommended for acquisition.

Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY

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