Ordering Number: AS24685(Consignment Sale)

Katana: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Signature: Yoshitsugu Saku 吉次作

We divide swords into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on craftsmanship.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Yoshitsugu.
Habaki: Gold-plated, double-layer.

Blade Length: 67.35cm (26.52in)
Curvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.29 cm (0.90 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.81 cm (0.32 in)
Sword Weight: 730 g
Era: the late Muromachi period
Shape: the regular size blade with Ubunakago.
Jigane: fine Ko-itame hada with Utsuri
Hamon: Ko-gunome mdiare with Ashi, Sunagashi and Tobiyaki. Boshi is midare.

Features: This swordsmith is still unknown, and NBTHK certification says this piece was made around the Muromachi period. The beautiful jigane suggests that this swordsmith was from Bizen or Bicchu. The sword has a single hole and retains its original shape.

NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole oshigata

Auction Starting Price:450,000JPY

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