Ordering number:AS22523
Katana in Shirasaya (Consignment Sale)
Signature: Gogatsu- Egakutan Soji Minonosuke Fujiwara Naotane (Kaō)
Toto Oite Senju Koshiguruma Dotanbarai
Although the craftsmanship is highly commendable, unfortunately, it cannot be authenticated as genuine and will be sold without guarantee.
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith. This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for a work attributed to Naotane (without guarantee).
Polished.
Habaki: Single
Blade Length: 2 Shaku 3 Sun 5 Bu (71.52 cm or 28.15 in)
Curvature: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Width at the Tip: 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.83 cm (0.33 in)
Sword Weight: 790 grams
Era: Late Edo period
Shape: The sword has a wide body, high shinogi-ji, and an extended kissaki, indicating a well-proportioned shape.
Jigane: Itami-hada with visible Ji-nie, clearly intended to mimic Naotane’s style, including Itame-hada with black Ji-nie and extended Boshi. The presence of Chikei, Sunagashi, and Kin-suji in the blade is impressive, closely resembling Naotane’s work. However, it is unfortunate that we have to treat this as a spurious name.
Hamon: Nie-deki with a Midareba pattern.
Features: At first glance, this piece appears to be by Soji Minonosuke Fujiwara Naotane. The kissaki is plentiful, and both the Jigane and Hamon are well-executed with Ji-nie, but sadly it cannot be accepted as authentic. The sword itself is a Shinshinto work and is considered to be of high quality.
Aoi Art’s Comment: A well-crafted sword with a cut signature, but Aoi Art will sell it without guarantee of authenticity.
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY
The item was sold at the auction
