Ordering number:24361

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae.(NBTHK Hozon Paper)

Signature: Bishu Osafune Yasumitsu
Ouei 24 Nen 10 Gatsu Hi (October, 1417)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo saku ranking.

The blade was polished.
Habaki :gold wrapped double habaki;
Blade length(nagasa) :39.0 cm or 15.35inches.
Sori :0.3cm or 0.12inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 2.7cm or 1.06 inches.
Kasane : 0.52cm or 0.2 inches.
Era : Early Muromachi period Ouei era.
Shape: Hira-uchi sun-nobi tanto
Jigane: Ko-itame and ko-mokume are finely forged, with ji-nie attached.
A clear bo-utsuri (straight reflection) appears consistently above the straight hamon.
Hamon: Suguha with small nie, having a slightly deep nioiguchi.
Near the monouchi area, the hamon narrows slightly.
Due to the passage of time, the hamon is now closer to the edge.
Boshi: Rounded return
Horimono: Both sides feature carved goma-hashi (ritual chopsticks).

Features: Bishu Osafune Yasumitsu is considered one of the foremost swordsmiths of the Muromachi period, alongside Morimitsu and Yasumitsu.
During this time, long swords of the Nanbokucho era disappeared, giving rise to shorter wakizashi and sun-nobi hira-uchi tanto.
Both Morimitsu and Yasumitsu are famous for continuing the tradition of Bizen work from the Nanbokucho era, producing exceptional jigane with a beautiful bo-utsuri that follows the hamon.
Their works exhibit outstanding craftsmanship and innovative designs.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo ishimeji with high-relief carvings of bamboo and a phoenix, decorated with gold inlay.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo nanakoji with high-relief carvings of lions, decorated with gold inlay.
Saya: Beautiful samegawa (shark skin) with kairagi texture.
Menuki: Shakudo with high-relief carvings of a phoenix, decorated with gold inlay.
Kozuka: Shakudo nanakoji with high-relief carvings of a drum and dancing figure, decorated with gold and copper inlay.
The kogatana is signed "Kunitsugu."

Aoi Art’s Comment:This is a hira-uchi wakizashi by Bishu Osafune Yasumitsu.
While Yasumitsu often signed with just two characters, this piece is rare, featuring a longer signature and a date inscription.
Though there is slight wear from polishing, the sword may have been forged without a core, indicating solid construction.
The goma-hashi carvings on both sides are elegantly done, adding dignity to this piece.
The soft nioiguchi of the suguha hamon is complemented by a vivid bo-utsuri above it, making this an extraordinary sword that is rarely seen in today’s market.
The koshirae is also exceptional, with its kairagi shark skin saya and luxurious fittings, indicating that this piece was carefully preserved by high-ranking samurai.
This is a highly recommended, remarkable piece.

NBHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata.

Price:750,000 JPY-.
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