Ordering Number: AS25804

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription:
(Kiku-mon) Iga-no-kami Fujiwara Kinmichi (2nd generatino)
伊賀守藤原金道
Nihon Kaji Sosho (Master Swordsmith of Japan) 日本鍛治惣匠

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kinmichi 2nd generatino.

Habaki: gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 41.8 cm (16.46 in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
A number of Mekugi hole: 2
Width at Base(Motohaba): 3.14 cm (1.24 in)
Width at tip(Sakihaba): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness: 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Blade Weight: 425g

Era: the early Edo period around Manji, circa mid 17th century
Shape: Wide blade with slight curvature.
Jigane: fine Jigane with much Ji-nie
Hamon: Notare and Gunome with rough Nie consisting Sunagashi and Kinsuji.

Features: Shinto: Chu-Jo Saku: Wazamono: Yamashiro
The 1st-generation Iga no Kami Kinmichi moved to Kyoto with his father Seki Kinmichi, his brothers Izumi no Kami Kinmichi, Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, and Etchu no Kami Masatoshi, where each became active in their craft. From the second generation Kinmichi, he was granted the title of "Nihon Kaji Sosho" (Chief Swordsmith of Japan). From then on, the title "Iga no Kami" and "Nihon Kaji Sosho" were inherited, and carved the chrysanthemum crest on the tang.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:400,000JPY

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