Ordering Number: AS26380

Ordering Number: AS26380

Wakizashi in Koshirae
Inscription: Osafune Norimitsu(false signature) 長船則光

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Norimitsu(false signature).

Habaki: Single gold-foiled habaki
Blade Length: 37.1cm (14.61in)
Curvature: 0.9cm (0.35in)
Mekugi-ana: 3
Motohaba: 2.81cm (1.11in)
Kasane: 0.57cm (0.22in)
Weight: 340g

Era: Edo period
Shape: A small wakizashi with a slightly elongated kissaki.
Jigane: Tightly forged ko-itame hada.
Hamon: Nie-deki notare mixed with gunome-midare.

Features: Although the blade bears the signature of Osafune Norimitsu, we believe it to be gimei (a false signature).

Tsuba: Iron tsuba decorated with inlay and colored metalwork.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo fittings featuring an eggplant motif.
Menuki: Depicting a woman.
Kozuka: Featuring what appears to be an oni (demon) motif, with kogatana included.
Wari-Kogai: Shakudo fittings decorated with plant motifs.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.

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