Ordering Number: 24032

Tanto in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Sukemune 助宗

Sue-Koto: Gobusei: Jo-jyo saku: Suruga
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works by Sukemune.

Habaki: Gold Foiled Double.
Blade Length: 24.2 cm (9.5　in)
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.6 cm (0.2 in)
Sword Weight: 140 grams

Era: The late Muromachi period around Kanbun era.
Shape: slight Tanto with hi.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada well grained.
Hamon: Niedeki gunome midare.

Features: Shimada school was active in the mid-Muromachi period to the Edo period, and made swords in the style of Soshu-den.

Aoi Art’s Comment: It is interesting that the inscription appears to have been carved after the Hi.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon paper
AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Price: 500,000 JPY-.

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