Ordering Number: AS26278

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Bungo Ju Yamato no Kami Fujiwara Tadayuki
豊後住大和守藤原忠行
Shintan Saku Kore 真鍛作之

Shinto: Chusaku: Bungo.
(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 Bungo Ju Yamato no Kami Fujiwara Tadayuki.

Habaki: Single silver-foiled habaki
Blade Length: 70.0cm (27.56in)
Curvature: 2.4cm (0.94in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 2.96cm (1.17in)
Sakihaba: 1.76cm (0.69in)
Kasane: 0.65cm (0.26in)
Weight: 730g
Era: mid Edo period, circa late 17th century

Shape: A katana with a slightly wide mihaba, deep curvature, and a slightly elongated kissaki, giving the blade an elegant and well-balanced appearance.
Jigane: Well-forged, tightly compact ko-itame hada.
Hamon: Ko-nie-deki with ko-gunome mixed into a suguha. The boshi continues into midare before returning.

Features: Yamato no Kami Tadayuki was a swordsmith of Takada in Bungo Province who was active during the early Edo period. This blade is distinguished by its graceful sugata, featuring deep curvature and excellent proportions.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certficate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
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Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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