Ordering Number: AS26410

Tanto in Shirasaya 　

Inscription: 国光　Kunimitsu　（False signature)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kunimitsu.

Habaki: Gold Foil Double Habaki
Blade Length: 24.8cm (9.76in)
Curvature: 0.1cm (0.04in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.02cm (0.80in)
Thickness: 0.49cm (0.19in)
Weight: 415g

Era: unknown
Shape: thin and small blade with Mitsumune
Jigane: Ko-itame and Ko-mokume with jinie.
Hamon: Suguha with thick nioikuchi and Kinsen.

Features: This sword bears a false signature. The well-forged and compact jigane and the hamon, featuring long, prominent kinsuji, offer many interesting points to appreciate. I believe this work dates from around the late Edo period.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:200,000JPY

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