Ordering number:AS23176

Wakizashi: In Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token) (NBTHK Kicho Token)

Signature: Echigo no Kami Rai Kinmichi
越後守来金道

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Kan'ei Era, Yamashiro
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.)
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Echigo no Kami Rai Kinmichi.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper
Blade Length: 58.1 cm (22.87 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.95 cm (1.16 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.89 cm (0.74 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 595 g (1.31 lbs)
Era: Edo Period, around the Kan'ei Era (1624–1644)
Shape: A sturdy blade with a broad and thick shape, a slightly deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada that is well-forged and tightly grained, with the pattern clearly visible.
Hamon: A suguha-based hamon with elements of gunome mixed in.
The interior of the hamon shows ashi and yo, with various intricate details.
The boshi is rounded and returns softly.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Circular plain copper tsuba with shakudo-covered rims, featuring openwork carvings of plants.
Fuchi-Kashira: Shakudo nanakoji base with high-relief floral designs and gold highlights.
Saya: Black lacquered roiro saya.
Menuki: High-relief copper carvings of bird motifs.
Aoi Art’s Comment:
Works by Echigo no Kami Rai Kinmichi are rare and not commonly documented in books.
However, this wakizashi has excellent proportions, refined jigane, and a hamon with intriguing variations, making it a highly valuable piece.

NBTHK Hozon Token (*will be issued later)
NBTHK Kicho Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:250,000JPY

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