Ordering Number: AS26109

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: (Gold Inlaid Signature) Kanemoto 兼元

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for (Gold Inlaid Signature) Kanemoto.

Habaki: Single-layer silver habaki.
Blade Length: 45.52cm (17.92in)
Curvature: 1.06cm (0.42in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 3.17cm (1.25in)
Sakihaba: 2.08cm (0.82in)
Kasane: 0.64cm (0.25in)

Era: Muromachi period, 15-16th century
Shape: wide, thin and carved blade with long kissaki.
Jigane: Itame had mixed with Mokume with JInie and fine Chikei. Shinogi-ji is Masame.

Hamon: The hamon begins with a pointed gunome-midare, gradually becoming higher and forming sanbonsugi. The nioikuchi grows deeper, with occasional hotsure visible throughout. The nioikuchi is deep, bright, and clear. The bōshi continues in midare and ends in a yakitsume-style with temper extending into the shinogi as well.

Features: Many swordsmiths working in Seki during the Muromachi period signed with the name Kanemoto, making precise generation attribution difficult. The most renowned among them is Magoroku Kanemoto, who is known for his exceptional cutting ability and is recognized as one of the Saijō Ō Wazamono.

This work displays a beautiful Jigane showing tight patterns. Features such as file marks of tang and the elongated kissaki also reflect the characteristics associated with Magoroku Kanemoto. It is a finely executed blade with a bright and vividly clear appearance.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: circular iron tsuba
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base carved with a landscape.
Saya: stringray skin.
Menuki: a design of plants

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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Auction Starting Price:950,000JPY

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