Ordering number:23892
Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Hamabe Minono kami Fujiwara Jukaku
Kansei 2 Kanoe-Inu 2 Gatsu Hi(February 1790)
濱部美濃守藤原寿格
寛政二庚戌二月日
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hamabe Minonokami Fujiwara Jukaku.
Polished
Habaki: Single-layered gold foil
Blade Length: 53.0 cm (20.87 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in)
Width at the tip (Sakihaba): 2.21 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 590 grams
Era: Edo period, around Kansei era
Shape: Wide body, thick Kasane, moderate curvature, and extended Kissaki
Jigane: Fine Ko-Itame Hada with excellent forging and beautiful Jigane
Hamon: Nie-deki, straight Choji with a mix of Choji Midare at the tip, rounded Boshi
Features: Received the title of Minonokami in the 5th year of Tenmei, and passed away on June 24th of the 7th year of Bunka at the age of 66. His style includes small Choji and Kiku Choji midare. The upper Kiku Choji is finely detailed and beautifully patterned.
Aoi Art’s Comment: Hamabe Minonokami Fujiwara Jukaku is known for his tightly forged and beautifully finished pieces.
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