Ordering Number: AS25757

Wakizashi: in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription:
Chounsai Koretoshi 長運斎是俊
Bunkyu San-nen Ni-gatsu Hi 文久三年二月日

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Koretoshi.

Habaki: silver single habaki
Blade Length: 32.5cm (12.80in)
Curvature: 0.2cm (0.08in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 2.65cm (1.04in)
Kasane: 0.74cm (0.29in)
Weight: 270g

Era: end of Edo period, 1863
Shape: slightly thin and thick blade
Jigane: fine ko-itame hada looks plain surface.
Hamon: Nioi-deki Gunome midare with tight and clear Nioikuchi mixed with soft Ashi, Yo and Kinsuji.

Features:
Chōunsai Koretoshi was the son of the 2nd-generation Tsunatoshi, who in turn was the son of the 1st-generation Chōunsai Tsunatoshi. Around Ansei 3 (1856), he succeeded to the art name Chōunsai. His works are known for their flamboyant style and excellent craftsmanship.

Koshriae:
Tsuba: circular shakudo nanako base carved with peonies and butterflies.
Fuchikashira: shakudo nanako base carved with a boatman and a monkey.
Kozuka: Shibuichi ground, depicting a bird perched on a branch.
Menuki: Motif unidentified.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:500,000JPY

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