Ordering Number：AS26014

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Sakai Ikkan-sai Shigemasa horidōsaku (Mukansa swordsmith)
Made upon request by Mr. Yamada Yoshimichi, resident of Tsuwano in Iwami Province
A lucky day in August, 1979
酒井一貫斉繋政彫同作(無監査刀匠)
石州津和野住山田仁通氏応需
昭和五十四年八月吉祥日

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
The quality of this work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for a piece by Sakai Ikkan-sai Shigemasa.
Habaki: Solid gold and shakudo (15 grams) with family crest.
Blade Length: 71.5 cm (28.15 in).
Curvature: 1.1 cm (0.43 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.22 cm (1.27 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.30 cm (0.91 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in).
Sword Weight: 705 g.
Era: 1979.
Shape: Slightly wide blade, the front is katakiri carving with a dragon, and the reverse side has a Sanskrit character engraving.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada.
Hamon: Nie-deki, gunome midare.

Features: Sakai Ikkan-sai Shigemasa possesses exceptional skill in blade engraving and is a highly accomplished Mukansa swordsmith.
In particular, his carvings are superb and create works that strongly captivate the viewer.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This is a carefully crafted work by Sakai Ikkan-sai Tsunemasa horidōsaku.
We hope it will be treasured for many years to come.

NBTHK Hozon Token will beissued soon
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:1,200,000JPY

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