Ordering Number: AS2177

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Inscription: Bungo Takada Ju Fujiwara Noriyuki 豊後高田住藤原則行

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for Takada Noriyuki.

Habaki: gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 73.8cm (29.06in)
Curvature: 1.3cm (0.51in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.16cm (1.24in)
Sakihaba: 2.14cm (0.84in)
Kasane: 0.69cm (0.27in)
Weight: 845g

Era: early Edo period, circa 17th century
Shape: wide and thick blade tapering toward the tip.
Jigane: Koitame hada with intense grain patterns.
Hamon: Gunome midare mixed with Ko-ashi, Kinsuji and Sunagashi.

Features: The Takada school was a group of swordsmiths that flourished in Takada, Bungo Province, and is traditionally said to have been founded by Taira Nagamori. This sword has a sturdy and powerful appearance.
The tsuka(hilt) is wrapped in leather, but the wrapping is heavily worn and in poor condition. We recommend having it rewrapped. We can arrange this service for JPY 40,000.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: iron base carved with a dragon.
Fuchikashira: brass base
Menuki: a design of a dragon

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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