Ordering Number: AS26357

Katana with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (Origami Appraisal Paper)

Signature: Iga no Kami Minamoto Kanemichi
伊賀守源包道

Shinto: Wazamono: Kanbun: Chusaku: Settsu.
(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 Iga no Kami Minamoto Kanemichi.

Habaki: Single copper habaki with silver iroe, carved with paulownia crests and birds.
Blade Length: 63.3 cm (24.92 in).
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.10 cm (1.22 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.05 cm (0.81 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in).
Sword Weight: 630 g.
Era: Edo period, around the Kanbun era (1661–1673).
Shape: A katana of standard proportions with normal mihaba and kasane. The steel displays tightly forged masame hada, and the boshi returns in a rounded form.
Jigane: Beautiful, well-forged masame-ish hada that becomes more apparent upon close examination.
Hamon: Active gunome-midare.

Features: Iga no Kami Minamoto Kanemichi was originally from Yamato Province and later worked in Osaka. He is said to have been a disciple of Hidari Mutsu.

He was undoubtedly a swordsmith of remarkable ability.
Shirasaya and a wooden Tsunagi can be made upon request for an additional ¥60,000.
Nugui Naoshi can be done upon request for an additional 30,000 JPY.

Koshirae: Han-tachi koshirae.
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped leather tsuba.
Fuchikashira: Decorated with ornamental patterns.
Saya (Scabbard): Decorated with ornamental designs.
Menuki: Paulownia crest motif with gold iroe.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:750,000JPY

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