Ordering Number: AS25540

Tanto in Shirasaya

Signature:
O Tanamura Koichi Shi Ju (In response to Mr. Tamura's request)
應田村耕一氏需
Tsugaru Ju Kuniyoshi Saku Kore
津軽住国吉作之
Showa Goju-ichi Nen Go Gatsu Hi (May, 1976)
昭和五十一年五月日

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work ranks as Jyo Saku among the works of Tsugaru Ju Kuniyoshi.

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 25.3cm (9.96in)
Curvature: 0.0cm (0.00in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.76cm (1.09in)
Kasane: 0.68cm (0.27in)
Weight: 200g

Shape: Kanmuriotoshi-shaped and Mitsumune Tanto
Jigane: Fine Ko-itame hada　covered with much Ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie-deki Suguha

Features: Nikara Kuniyoshi was a swordsmith from Aomori Prefecture who became active as a modern swordsmith after WWII and received numerous awards. This work displays abundant nie on both the jigane and hamon, resulting in a bright and finely accomplished piece.

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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

Auction Starting Price:230,000JPY

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