Ordering Number: 24760
Wakizashi in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Inscription: Oumi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro 近江大掾藤原忠広
According to our evaluation system based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith, this work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Excellent work) for Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro.
Habaki: doubled layered gold covered habaki
Blade Length: 39.1cm (15.4in)
Curvature: 0.76cm (0.3in)
Mekugi Holes: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.72cm (1.07in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.86cm(0.73in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.76 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight:315g
Era: the early Edo period, the mid-17th century
Shape:
Jigane: extremely fine Koitame hada called Konuka hada.
Hamon: thich and soft Nie based Suguha.
Features:
He was a swordsmith from Hizen, the son of Tadayoshi I. After his father's death, his works were seen from 1633, and in 1641, at the age of 29, he received the title of “Omi Daijo”. He did not use the name of Tadayoshi, but instead used the name Tadahiro.
He lived a long life, making swords for about 60 years until his death in 1693 at the age of 80, producing a large number of works and in a variety of styles. His swords were said to have a good cutting ability and was designated as O-wazamono. He is said to be the best Hizen swordsmith in terms of the beauty of the Jigane.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo nanako plate, a pictue of Shishi dogs playing with a ball.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo plate with a golden arabesque and paulownia family crests.
Menuki: a picture of Shishi dogs.
Seppa: copper covered with gold
Kozuka:Made of shakudo and bamboo, and features a carved chrysanthemum crest.
Kogai:Made of shibuichi, engraved with a Kiri Mon crest and detailed with gold inlay.
NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation paper
whole oshigata
Price:580,000JPY
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