Ordering Number: AS25577

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: (Kikumon) Omi no Kami Hisamichi (First Generation)
(菊紋)近江守久道(初代)

Shinto – Jyo Saku – Yamashiro
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of (Kikumon) Omi no Kami Hisamichi (First Generation).
Habaki: Single-layered gold foil
Blade Length: 51.9 cm (20.43 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.19 cm (1.26 in)
Width at Tip: 2.26 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: 610 g
Shape: Slightly wide blade with thick kasane, deep curvature, and extended kissaki.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada, forming a refined steel surface.
Hamon: Suguha from the hamachi, transitioning into gunome-midare with areas of double hamon.
The boshi turns down and returns in a rounded shape.

Features:　(Kikumon) Omi no Kami Hisamichi (First Generation) was a swordsmith from Yamashiro.
He was known as Hori Rokurobei and served as one of the "Kyō Go-ban Kaji" (five official smiths of Kyoto).
Initially, he was awarded the title Omi Daijo and later became Omi no Kami.
He passed away in Shotoku 1 (1711) at the age of 85.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　Forged using Yamashiro steel, giving the jigane excellent quality.
A chrysanthemum crest (kikumon) is carved into the tang.
The second generation used a branch-style chrysanthemum, and the third generation carved a different chrysanthemum pattern.
This is a finely crafted piece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.
Auction Starting Price:650,000JPY

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