Ordering number:23247
Wakizashi in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Mutsu Kami Tachibana Tameyasu
Enpo 3 Nen 2 Gatsu Hi (February 1675)
陸奥守橘為康
延宝三年二月日
Shinshinto: Jyojyo Saku：Region: Settsu
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku
Jyo saku and regular saku)
This blade belongs to Jyojyo sakuranking.
Polished
Single-layered copper Habaki
Blade Length: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)
Curvature: 0.9 cm (0.35 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Point: 2.15 cm (0.85 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.73 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: (please provide weight in grams)
Era: Edo period, 3rd year of Enpou (1675)
Shape: Solid in build with a well-established width and thickness. The curvature is slightly elongated and the tip is also long, showcasing a well-proportioned design.
Jigane: Well-kneaded small Itame Hada (grain) with conspicuous JiNie (hard granular surface).
Hamon: Starting with Niedeki straight Hamon, proceeding with a deep Nioiguchi, featuring a turbulent Midareba mixed with Gunome Midare patterns; the blade exhibits splendid sand streams with pronounced gold streaks, a round and deep Boshi (tip pattern), accentuated by fine Kinsuji lines.
Features: The Hamon is closely resembling Toranba with its deep Nioiguchi and rich Gunome Midare patterns which are significant, and the back signature also includes the date “February, 3rd year of Enpou,” adding historical value to this piece.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: Iron Tsuba of Yamagane with a high relief carving of grapes and trees.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base with high relief carving of plants colored with gold.
Saya: Dark brown Ishimeji Saya (stone surface scabbard).
Menuki: Brass with high relief carving of dragons.
Aoi Art’s Comment: Mutsu Kami Tachibana Tameyasu, also known as Bicchu no Kami Yasuhiro and nicknamed Tomita Rokuemon, who was the second generation Tameyasu and received the title Mutsu Kami, was proficient in the Choji Midare, specifically the Ishido Choji Midare patterns. However, as shown in this work, he also excelled in Toranba. The quality of the sword and the careful craftsmanship of the Koshirae are commendable. Highly recommended piece.
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