Ordering number:AS24636
Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke (First Generation)
Shinto / Wazamono / Jyo Saku / Settsu
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke (First Generation).
Habaki: Silver foil, double-layer
Blade Length: 39.8 cm (15.67 in)
Curvature: 1.1 cm (0.43 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.09 cm (1.22 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.76 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 465 g (1.03 lbs)
Era: Edo Period, around Kan'ei (1624-1644)
Shape:A nagintana-style wakizashi with an elegant and well-balanced shape.
Jigane:Itame-hada, well-forged with chikei appearing in the steel.
Hamon:A nie-deki gunome-midare pattern with a gentle notare flow.The boshi curves back in a small rounded manner.
Features:This is a rare work by Kunisuke the First.
There were three generations of Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke, with the second generation being the most famous, known as "Naka-Kawachi".
The first generation's works are known for their well-balanced shapes and finely crafted hamon.
The first and second generations' hamon differ significantly, with the first generation displaying a more natural appearance.
Kunisuke I was originally from Ise and bore the surname Kobayashi.
He was originally a samurai, but after the fall of his clan, he turned to swordsmithing.
He traveled to Kyoto and became a disciple of Echigo no Kami Kunitomo.
He was closely associated with Kunisada I, and their works share many similarities.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo nanako-ji, bordered in gold, featuring a high-relief dragon and clouds design with gold inlay.
Kozuka: Shakudo nanako-ji, depicting a wave and a dragon with gold inlay.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo nanako-ji, with high-relief carvings of a dragon and a human figure, highlighted with gold inlay.
Saya: Black lacquered glossy finish.
Menuki: Shakudo with gold inlay.
Aoi Art’s Comment: This wakizashi is outstanding, and its accompanying koshirae is equally exceptional.
This is a highly recommended piece.
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
Auction Starting Price:850,000JPY
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