Ordering number:24781
Katana in Shirasaya with Box (50th NBTHK Juyo Token) (Orikami) (Consignment Sale)
Signature: (Red Inscription) Yamato Kanenaga
Hon’ami (Kao) (Koson)
(朱書) 大和包永
本阿(花押)(光遜)
Sayagaki: Length of 2 shaku 3 sun
Koto: O-wazamono: Jyojyo Saku: Yamato
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.)
This sword is ranked as Saijyo Saku among works by Yamato Kanenaga (Red Inscription).
Habaki: Single-layered silver
Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 1 bu 8 rin (70.4 cm / 27.71 in)
Curvature: 6 bu 5 rin (1.97 cm / 0.78 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.87 cm (1.13 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.11 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.68 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 720 g (1.59 lbs)
Era: Kamakura Period, Shoo Era (around 1288)
Shape:The nakago is o-suriage and unsigned but bears a red inscription of "Yamato Kanenaga."
The reverse side is inscribed with "Hon’ami" and a red signature.
What is remarkable is the well-preserved condition of the red signature, showcasing how carefully it has been maintained.
The curvature is deep, extending into the shinogi-ji.
Jigane:Ko-itame hada with ji-nie, forming a fine and bright surface with utsuri appearing.
Hamon:Straight hamon (suguha) with deep and prominent ashi. The ji and ha are refined, with the boshi returning sharply to a pointed tip (togari).
Features:This sword has been designated as a Juyo Token (Important Sword) and bears a red inscription by Yamato Kanenaga on the nakago.
Such red inscriptions are highly significant and should be carefully preserved.
Aoi Art’s Comment:It is rare to find a sword with such a beautifully preserved red inscription.
The Tegai school is named after its location near the west gate of Todaiji Temple in Nara.In my personal opinion, the bright and refined suguha with slight ko-gunome elements demonstrates the high elegance of this blade.
Its curvature is exceptional, making it a highly recommended and remarkable piece.
50th NBTHK Juyo Token certification
Origami
Box
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata
Price:3,850,000JPY
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