Ordering Number: AS19063
Katana in Koshirae
Inscription: Ishihara Kanetada 石原兼忠
We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku.
Habaki: copper single habaki
Blade Length: 66.0cm (25.98in)
Curvature: 2.4cm (0.94in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.29cm (1.30in)
Sakihaba: 2.41cm (0.95in)
Kasane: 0.76cm (0.30in)
Blade Weight: 795g
Era: The eaerly Showa period
Shape: wide thick and deeply carved blade
Jigane: packed patterns looks plain.
Hamon: Gunome midare. Nioikuchi is blurred.
Special Features: This sword was made during World War II. Although the blade has been shortened, making it difficult to discern, the grain pattern of the jigane (steel surface) is still visible.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: made of brass
Fuchi: brass base carved with arabesque.
Menuki: a motif of Shishi dogs.
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata
Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.
Auction Starting Price:350,000
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