Ordering Number: AS25661
Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature:
Kawachi Kami Minamoto Kunihide(Izumo 出雲, Kanbun era 寬文)
河内守源国英
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works by Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Kunihide.
Habaki: Gold foiled single
Blade Length: 33.7 cm (13.27 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.88 cm (1.13 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.72 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 300 g
Era: the early Edo period around Kanbun era, the late 17th century
Shape: A thick tantō with standard blade width.
Jigane: Intense Itame
Hamon: Nie base clear suguha with Sungashi and Kinsuji.
Features: Shinto: Upper Middle Grade
Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Kunihide was a swordsmith from Izumo, known for carving his signature in stylized characters.
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Aoi Art Estimation Paper with Whole Oshigata
Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY
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