Ordering number:AS23780

Naginata in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kanekage ◻️ Zaemon (Seki province)
兼景◻️左衛門(関)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Kanekage ◻️ Zaemon (Seki).
Polished
Habaki: Single-layered with gold plating
Blade Length: 52.8 cm (20.79 in)
Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 2.72 cm (1.07 in)
Thickness: 0.98 cm (0.39 in)
Sword Weight: 835 grams (1.84 lbs)
Era: Muromachi period, around the Oei era
Shape: A slightly larger-sized naginata.
Jigane: A beautiful, tight itame-hada mixed with masame-hada.
Hamon: Ko-gunome-midare with nioi, and a small rounded boshi with return.

Features: The signature on this naginata is in tachi-mei style, indicating it is likely from an older period.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This piece is signed in tachi-mei, suggesting it dates back to the Oei era of the Muromachi period. At first glance, it resembles the style of Naotsuna Shizu.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:500,000 JPY-.

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